At least 27 dead in massive explosion at Russia petrol station
At least 27 people have died in an explosion at a petrol station in southern Russia, according to local officials, with more than 100 others injured. The petrol station is located on the outskirts of Makhachkala, the regional capital of Dagestan. Russian state media reported that a fire began at a nearby car repair shop and spread to the petrol station, which then exploded, creating a fireball that engulfed an area covering around 600 square metres. More follows
At least 27 people have died in an explosion at a petrol station in southern Russia, according to local officials, with more than 100 others injured.
The petrol station is located on the outskirts of Makhachkala, the regional capital of Dagestan.
Russian state media reported that a fire began at a nearby car repair shop and spread to the petrol station, which then exploded, creating a fireball that engulfed an area covering around 600 square metres.
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