A gas explosion in an apartment building in Saratov. What is known by this hour

In Saratov, on July 25, an explosion occurred in the entrance of a residential apartment building. There are dead and injured. Firefighters and rescuers are currently working at the site. Izvestia has collected everything that is known about the incident by this hour.

What happened in Saratov

The explosion in a residential building was reported on Friday morning in the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. They said that the pop of a gas-air mixture was heard in an apartment building on Blinova Street.

According to preliminary information, an explosion without subsequent combustion occurred in an apartment located on the 10th floor, which led to the destruction of the corner entrance from the 7th to the 10th floor. Gorenje

Footage released from the scene shows that several upper floors collapsed as a result of the explosion. Windows were shattered in neighboring apartments.

Ambulances and fire and rescue units arrived at the scene.

Dead and injured

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation reported three dead. According to the Izvestia source, one child is among the dead. Information about the number of victims is not specified.

The news is being updated.