At least ten dead in gas station explosion in Russia | News in brief

According to the authorities, the explosion took place near the capital of Dagestan, Makhachkala.

At least ten people have died in a gas station explosion in Russia, authorities say. At least two of the dead are children. In addition, at least eleven people were injured in the explosion.

According to the authorities, the explosion took place on Friday near the capital of the Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala.

According to the local electricity grid company Dagenergo, the explosion caused disruptions to electricity distribution in nearby areas.

According to the local branch of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, a criminal investigation has been launched into the incident.

Source: Reuters

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