World

Russian Petrol Station Explosion Leaves 12 Dead And More Than 60 Hurt

The emergency situations ministry reported that an explosion and fire at a petrol station in the Russian province of Dagestan in the Caucasus resulted in at least 12 fatalities and several injuries on Monday.

“More than 60 people were injured in the fire in Makhachkala, and 12 of them died”, the ministry said on Telegram. Dagestan’s capital is Makhachkala, which is located on the Caspian Sea.

The fire reportedly started in a parking lot and spread to the gas station.

“After the explosion, everything fell on our heads, and we couldn’t see anything anymore”, the unidentified witness explained.

The Ria Novosti news agency posted a video on Telegram showing flames rising from a structure, followed by a massive explosion.

According to the ministry, the fire extended over 600 square metres (6,450 square feet), and 260 firefighters were sent.

Also read: Ambush Kills 26 Nigerian Soldiers; Rescue Helicopter Crashes

Spriha Rai

Recent Posts

PM Modi’s Flight Delayed Due To Technical Snag At Deoghar Airport

A Delhi-bound aircraft carrying Prime Minister Narendra Modi experienced a technical snag at Deoghar Airport…

21 minutes ago

PM Modi Highlights Tribal Contributions And Development Initiatives In Bihar

PM Modi emphasized NDA government's commitment to tribal welfare during a Tribal Pride Day event…

31 minutes ago

PM Modi Shares Memorable Selfie With Irula Couple At Tribal Exhibition

On Friday, PM Modi celebrated Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas with a selfie with an Irula couple…

52 minutes ago

ED Conducts Raids At Residences Of Lottery King Santiago Martin And Associates

ED is conducting a series of raids at residences of Santiago Martin, widely known as…

55 minutes ago

Kalki Mahotsav Commences With Devotion And Grandeur In Sambhal

The grand Kalki Mahotsav began on Thursday, November 7, at the Shri Kalki Dham premises…

1 hour ago

Modi Archive Highlights PM’s Personal Ties With Tribal Communities

On Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, Prime Minister Modi on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to Bhagwan Birsa…

1 hour ago