In the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, two people died as a result of an explosion in a house

An explosion occurred in an apartment building in the capital of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, Cherkessk. Two people died and several were injured after two floors collapsed.

About 50 residents of the building were evacuated. The cause of the tragedy was a gas explosion. 67 people and 22 units of equipment were involved in rescue operations. The area around the building was cordoned off. A criminal case was opened on the fact of the incident.

The owner of the apartment that exploded in Cherkessk showed signs of mental disorder. She did not leave the house and threw garbage out of the window. In addition, she refused to receive gas service workers.

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