Through the rubble at the site of the explosion in Novotroitsk Emergency services say there may be seven people trapped inside. The collapsed area is 200 square meters.

UPD: Several media outlets claim the cause was a gas cylinder explosion during repair work. The Mash Telegram channel clarifiesOne person has died. Seven others are under the rubble. A state of emergency has been declared in the region.

UPD: There are 6 people in the underground room of the sewage pumping station in the safe zone, contact with them has been established.