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Explosion at Chechnya Hydroelectric Power Station Kills 5, Injures 26

Jul 15, 2024, 11:25 AM

An explosion occurred at a construction site for a hydroelectric power station in the village of Bashin-Kali, Chechnya, Russia, on Monday. Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion, caused by multiple gas cylinders, resulted in the deaths of at least five people and injuries to 26 others. Emergency services are currently engaged in clearing the rubble and searching for any additional victims. The exact number of employees present at the site remains unknown.