An explosion at a gas station in Grozny, Chechnya has left at least four people dead, including two children. The explosion, which was caused by a gas tank, triggered a fire at the service station in the regional capital. Russian Emergencies Ministry dispatched seven fire engines and 35 firefighters to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, but a criminal investigation has been opened.
Head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, has personally taken control of the investigation. This incident comes just a month after a similar explosion at a gas station in Dagestan, which resulted in the death of 13 people and injury to 23 others.
The explosion in Grozny has raised concerns about safety at gas stations in the region. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the explosion and ensure that necessary safety measures are in place to prevent similar incidents in the future. The tragic loss of life in this incident has left the community in mourning, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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