Explosion at a factory in Moscow Region has injured 43 people

Release Time： 2023-09-12 17:11

【Summary Description】 Local time on August 9, located in the suburbs of the Russian capital of Moscow, an optical machinery factory in a strong explosion, the scene of the smoke rose, a number of nearby buildings windows were shattered. According to the latest news from RIA Novosti and TASS, the number of injuries caused by the explosion has risen to 43.

Local time on August 9, located in the suburbs of the Russian capital of Moscow, an optical machinery factory in a strong explosion, the scene of the smoke rose, a number of nearby buildings windows were shattered. According to the latest news from RIA Novosti and TASS, the number of injuries caused by the explosion has risen to 43. 

The plant is engaged in the development and production of a wide range of equipment, with products including ophthalmic equipment, binoculars, ENT equipment and defibrillators. According to local emergency services, it was initially confirmed that the explosion occurred in the area of the factory's warehouse where pyrotechnic products are stored. The cause of the incident was not a drone strike but a "technical mishap".

Local officials told RIA Novosti that there had been a mass evacuation of all personnel and facilities at the plant. So far, the explosion has injured at least 43 people, six of them seriously. It is reported that some others may be trapped under the rubble, and personnel from the local emergency services have arrived at the scene, and traffic near the plant has been temporarily closed.

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