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Explosion at Makhachkala Gas Station in Dagestan Causes Casualties

Sep 27, 2024, 03:27 PM

A gas station in Makhachkala, Russia, experienced an explosion followed by a fire, leading to significant casualties and damage. The local prosecutor's office confirmed the incident in Russia's Dagestan Republic and stated that rescuers and emergency services have been dispatched to the site. According to reports, there were two explosions, and people may be trapped under the rubble. The cause of the blast is currently unknown. Initial reports indicate that four people were killed, while the emergency situations ministry later reported five fatalities and three injuries.