2012 Astrakhan gas explosion
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Location of Astrakhan Oblast in Russia | |
| Date | 27 February 2012 |
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| Location | Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia |
| Cause | gas explosion |
| Deaths | 10 [1] |
| Non-fatal injuries | 12 |
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The 2012 Astrakhan gas explosion occurred on February 27, 2012 at an apartment building in the city of Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. It was caused by a natural gas explosion. The blast killed at least 10 people and injured 12.[2][3][4]
Explosion
A nine-storey apartment block collapsed after a gas explosion. The rescuers battled to find up to 14 people still feared trapped under the rubble.[5]
References
- ↑ http://en.ria.ru/russia/20120229/171604717.html
- ↑ http://rt.com/news/russia-building-collapse-victims-363/
- ↑ Leon Watson (2012-02-24). "Two dead and 11 missing after blast rips through old Soviet-style block in Russia | Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
- ↑ "Deadly building collapse in Russia | Video". Reuters.com. 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
- ↑ "9-Storey Building Collapses In Astrakhan". English Russia. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
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