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Gas explosion in Khmelnytskyi: destruction of a high-rise building, number of victims being verified

Аварія газопостачання в Хмельницькому: зруйновано багатоповерхівку, триває перевірка загиблих. Photo: glavcom.ua

Today, October 28, around 3:00 PM, a gas explosion was recorded in Khmelnytskyi on Ternopilska Street. According to preliminary data, the cause was household gas. There is currently no information about the dead or injured.



Emergency services and police are currently working at the scene. The explosion led to serious destruction of the building, with three floors suffering significant damage.




Previous Incidents


According to reports, on October 22, there was a gas explosion in the same city due to a gas pipeline rupture, resulting in injuries to a woman who had to be hospitalized. A similar case was also observed in New York, but fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities there.



The events in Khmelnytskyi likely occur due to negligence or faults in gas supply, underscoring the importance of adhering to safety regulations and periodic checks of gas equipment.