A chain of violations: a gas explosion occurred simultaneously in two residential buildings in Makhachkala. Seven people were injured.
There's a gas vapor pop occurred in a multi-story building on the street GaptsakhskayaTwo people were injured. The woman, who owned the apartment on the seventh floor, where the blast was centered, is in serious condition. The injured man is in moderate condition.
The explosion partially knocked out windows in five neighboring five-story buildings, and also damaged 50 The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that cars parked in the courtyard were damaged. Rescuers evacuated 150 residents of the partially destroyed building.
At the same time, in the city hall Makhachkala They stated that the building had never been commissioned and was listed as illegally constructed. Meanwhile, people were actively moving into it.
Head Dagestan Sergey Melikov reported that the explosion was caused by chain of violations, including when issuing a construction permit. He also said that the building was connected to gas without registering the equipment, and the equipment itself did not meet requirements.
A second explosion rocked a local mobile phone store on Shamil Street. Five people were injured, three in serious condition.
According to preliminary information, the explosion was caused by a gas leak in an underground gas pipeline. It was determined that the owner had technical documentation but no supply contract. The facility itself was not connected to the gas grid.