Deadly explosion in Russia’s Khakassia region

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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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