Incidents15.08.2023 - 14:18

Putin expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the tragedy at the gas station in Makhachkala

We are talking about the explosion that took place in Makhachkala on the evening of August 14.

Фото: RIA Novosti / Ziyavutdin Hajiakhmedov

On the outskirts of the city, a car service station caught fire, and the fire spread from it to a gas station, causing an explosion.

At the moment it is known that 35 people were killed, including three children.

The press service of the Kremlin reported that Vladimir Putin expressed sincere words of condolence to the families and friends of the victims. He wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

Now at the scene of the accident continues dismantling of structures. A special flight of the Ministry of Emergency Situations with leading specialists of the Ministry of Health clinics flew to Dagestan earlier.

They hold consultations on the spot and decide whether it is necessary to transport the victims to Moscow for treatment.

The families of the victims will receive one million rubles each. Investigators have opened a criminal case for rendering services that led to death by negligence.

August 15 was declared a day of mourning in Dagestan.

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