A gas explosion marred the New year
Remains unknown the fate of the 35 tenants of the fallen entrance in Magnitogorsk.
A gas explosion in Магнитогорске16:30 (GMT), Putin flew to Magnitogorsk
- EMERCOM of Russia in the Chelyabinsk region
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In Magnitogorsk was declared a state of emergency after a domestic gas explosion, which collapsed the entrance of the nine-storey apartment building. In the incident, according to recent reports, four people were killed, four were hospitalized, the fate of dozens of residents of the house remains unknown. The investigative Committee of Russia (TFR) opened on the fact of explosion criminal case under part 3 of article 109 of the criminal code (causing death by negligence to two or more persons). In Magnitogorsk arrived the President of Russia Vladimir Putin.
In Magnitogorsk at 6:00 on Monday struck the porch of a house on Karl Marx street, damaged 48 apartments. According to police, as the primary cause of the incident is considered a domestic gas explosion. As of 13:00 local time (11:00 GMT), there are four known dead, as many people were hospitalized.
16:00 nothing is known about the fate of 35 people, reported in the MOE. Earlier it was said about 68 people.
“The house was spelled out 111 people, nine people rented housing, — said the press Secretary of the Governor of the Chelyabinsk region Dmitry Fedechkin.— The fate of 52 people: four of them died, 16 were evacuated (including seven children), four were hospitalized (including two children), 28 people got in touch”.
Earlier, the Ministry of health of the Chelyabinsk region reported that in the hospitals of Magnitogorsk have taken 12 victims, the rest of the assistance was provided on an outpatient basis.
In Magnitogorsk arrived Vladimir Putin
The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has arrived to Magnitogorsk to meet with victims of the explosion and the authorities of the region. Previously, he was disposed to render all necessary assistance to the victims ‘ families. In the morning on the scene is the Governor of Chelyabinsk region Boris Dubrovsky.
Also there arrived the Minister of emergency situations of the Russian Federation Evgeny Senichev, Minister of health Veronika Skvortsova, Deputy Minister of Ministry of construction of Russia Dmitry Volkov, the press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov.
Two entrance to the house can collapse
In liquidation of consequences of explosion evacuated tenants of the next entrances. To them were deployed temporary accommodation and hot meals in schools.
Organized operational headquarters of major departments of EMERCOM of Russia in Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk regions and the operational group of EMERCOM of Russia in the Chelyabinsk region. At the scene rescuers work, but there is a threat of collapse of the two entrances of the house. In addition, the works complicate frosty weather and a large area of debris, reported in the MOE. The rubble will be conducted around the clock.
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Video of a gas explosion in a residential building in Magnitogorsk.
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Magnitogorsk today..
Four people died, the doctors provided assistance to 12 residents, four of them hospitalized, including one child.
Another 28 people got in touch with the headquarters. The fate of 68 persons remains unknown.. pic.twitter.com/ytOvalnJX9
— Dmitry Burdanov (@Byrdinov) 31 Dec 2018
Criminal case
The investigating authorities Department of the TFR in the Chelyabinsk region opened a criminal case under part 3 of article 109 of the criminal code of Russian Federation (causing death on imprudence to two and more persons).
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Investigators of SKR with the participation of the regional forensic Department inspect the site of the explosion, interrogate witnesses and eyewitnesses. “The investigation is considering all possible versions of the incident. Currently, priority version is explosion of household gas. The number of victims is specified”, — reported in regional management of the TFR.
The service timing in Magnitogorsk said that the gas network of the apartment building was in good condition. In March 2018 was conducted routine maintenance and pressure testing in-house gas equipment in may showed compliance with regulatory requirements, said the press service.
The families of the victims and the victims “will render all-round aid”. “We have a maneuverable housing in Magnitogorsk, people will be accommodated in this housing, we are considering the purchase of apartments for resettlement of families who have lost housing,” — said the head of the region Boris Dubrovsky. The rest of the house with the help of a diagnostic complex “Strela-P” examined by specialists, after which a decision will be made about its demolition or repair. The families of the victims as operational assistance will receive 100 thousand rubles from the regional budget, the victims — 50 thousand rubles the size of the subsequent payments will be determined by the regional and Federal authorities.
In Magnitogorsk imposed a state of emergency. The festive appeal of the Governor will be removed from the airwaves, in the Chelyabinsk region is planned to declare mourning.
Arthur Yakushko, Chelyabinsk