The director of the gas station network was detained after a gas explosion in Pyatigorsk

In Pyatigorsk, a 38-year-old director of a network of gas stations was detained, at one of which there was a gas explosion followed by a fire. This was reported on May 17 in the Investigative Department (SU) of the Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia in the Stavropol Territory.

"Currently, a 38-year—old director of a network of gas stations has been detained on suspicion of committing a crime," the agency's website says.

A criminal case has been initiated under the article on the provision of services that do not meet the requirements for the safety of life and health of consumers. The investigation intends to petition the court to choose a preventive measure in the form of detention for the detainee.

The organization's offices are being seized, witnesses are being questioned, and permits are being withdrawn. A number of forensic examinations, including explosive and fire engineering, have also been appointed.

In addition, investigators are checking the activities of other gas stations in this network for compliance with safety requirements. Six people were injured in the explosion.

Explosion at a gas station in Pyatigorsk. What is known

On May 16, an explosion followed by a fire occurred at a gas station in Pyatigorsk while unloading a gas carrier. According to the latest information, six people were injured, one of them is in serious condition. The fire area was 1 thousand square meters. m. A criminal case was initiated. Later, the open gorenje was eliminated. 60 people and 29 units of special equipment worked at the scene of the incident.