One of the victims of the fire at the processing plant in Neryungri died.

A man injured in a fire at a processing plant in the Yakut city of Neryungri was in serious condition and died from life-threatening injuries. This was reported on May 11 in the regional Ministry of Health.

"Despite all the efforts of the doctors and the ongoing intensive care measures, the man, who was in extremely serious condition, died from lesions incompatible with life," the department said in a Telegram channel.

It is specified that the rest of the hospitalized are in the same condition, doctors continue to provide them with the necessary assistance. The Ministry of Health of Yakutia offered deep condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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After a fire at a processing plant in Neryungri, investigators opened a criminal case on May 7 on violations of industrial safety requirements. It was noted that four workers injured in the emergency were hospitalized in serious condition on a medical flight to Yakutsk.