Three people were killed and nine were hospitalized as a result of a gas explosion in a house in Yaroslavl – TASS

MOSCOW, February 16th. / TASS /. Three people were killed and nine were hospitalized as a result of a gas explosion and the collapse of the entrance of an apartment house in Yaroslavl. This TASS reported EMERCOM of Russia

“As a result of gas explosion, according to updated information, nine people taken to hospital, three of them were killed,” -. He said. According to him, all the dead -. Women

The ministry clarified that the most affected 15 apartments, five of which were completely destroyed and ten damaged partially

Analysis of the debris at the site of emergency continues..

The ministry also reported that the residents of the neighboring porches partially evacuated struck home. “All the residents of the neighboring porches evacuated now solved the problem with their accommodation,” – he said

According to him, “according to preliminary information, one of them for help to doctors did not address”

Extra strength

The Central regional center of Ministry of Emergency Situations is preparing to fly to Yaroslavl two helicopters with medical modules for the possible evacuation of victims of the collapse of the entrance of the house in Moscow. “On the airfield near Moscow Myachikova alerted two helicopters given to the departure: Ka-32 and Mi-8 with special medical units”, – reported the press service of TSRTS.

In addition, the place of the collapse of the entrance nominated by the Centre specialists of “leader” and the group “Centrospas” EMERCOM of Russia with special machinery and equipment.

The criminal case

To work at the site entrance residential building collapse in Yaroslavl began the Investigative Committee. According to Tass, the press service of the UK, “formed investigative team, in place immediately drove investigators, forensic led by the head of SU RF IC in Yaroslavl region”.

“In parallel with the analysis of the debris made the initial examination scene, specifies the number of victims and the circumstances of the incident “, – reported in the department

.” in fact the incident by the investigating authorities of the Investigative Committee of Russia in Yaroslavl region instituted criminal proceedings on the grounds of an offense under Part 3 of Article 238 of the criminal Code.. Russian Federation (the execution of works or services that do not meet safety requirements) “, – reported in the UK

What happened

The explosion took place at 04:20 MSK in a five-storey residential building, as a result. I hit the fourth staircase from first to fifth floors.

“Under the rubble there are people next door were evacuated tenants”, – reported in the Central Regional Emergency Center

The fire followed.. “But there is a likelihood that there will be further collapse in the analysis of the debris,” – noted in TSRTS

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