Two people were killed and four others injured in an explosion at a former mechanical plant in Russia’s Khakassia region, local authorities confirmed Monday.
Two people were killed and four others injured in an explosion at a former mechanical plant in Russia’s Khakassia region, local authorities confirmed Monday.
Preliminary reports suggest the incident may have resulted from a breach of safety regulations, according to Russia’s state-run news agency.
Rescuers and law enforcement officials are on-site, working to determine the exact cause of the explosion, the regional government stated. Governor Valentin Konovalov assured that investigations are underway.
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