A powerful explosion occurred in the Saratov region: there were casualties

An explosion occurred at a plant in the Saratov region/Collage 24 Channel

On the afternoon of February 19, Russia was restless. A loud explosion occurred at one of the factories in the Saratov region.

It is said that an “unpleasant incident” occurred in Balakovo. This was reported by Russian telegram channels, reports 24 Channel.

It was loud in the Saratov region

According to preliminary information, an explosion occurred at the metallurgical plant in Balakovo, Saratov region of Russia. According to the data released, as of now it is known that there were casualties as a result of this incident.

It is said that three people were injured. The victims were hospitalized in the intensive care unit of a local hospital.

Preliminarily, all three people are in serious condition. Probably, the cause of the explosion was smoking in places not intended for this purpose.

According to preliminary data, the cause of the emergency was smoking near explosive cylinders, – says a message from one of the Russian telegram channels.

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