Russia's Gas Station Blast Claims 35 Lives, Injures Many
【Summary】A gas station explosion in Russia has caused 35 deaths and numerous injuries. The explosion, which started as a fire at a nearby car repair shop, resulted in a blast that covered an area of 600 square meters. Some of the injured have been airlifted to Moscow for treatment, and a criminal investigation has been launched. The families of the deceased will receive compensation, and Tuesday was declared a day of mourning in the affected region.
A gas station explosion in Russia has resulted in the death of at least 35 people and left dozens injured, according to Russian officials. The explosion occurred on Monday night on the outskirts of Makhachkala, the capital of the southern Republic of Dagestan. The blast caused a fire that started at a nearby car repair shop and spread to the gas station. The subsequent fire covered an area of approximately 600 square meters.
Out of the 105 people injured in the incident, 35 people ultimately succumbed to their injuries. Tragically, three of the deceased were children. Some of the injured individuals were airlifted to Moscow for treatment.
Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the explosion. Meanwhile, Dagestan authorities have announced that they will compensate the families of the deceased with 1 million rubles (about $10,000) each. Those who were injured will receive compensation ranging from 200,000 to 400,000 rubles (about $2,000 to $4,000).
Tuesday has been declared a day of mourning in Dagestan to honor the victims of the explosion. In another incident on the same night, an explosion at an oil mine in the Khanty-Mansiysk region of western Siberia resulted in the death of two people and injured five others.
The explosion in Russia has caused widespread devastation and loss of life. The authorities are working diligently to investigate the incident and provide support to the affected families. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all those affected by this tragedy.
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