The body of a woman was removed from under the houses destroyed in the explosion in Khirdalan - PHOTO - VIDEO - UPDATED-2

The body of a woman was removed from under the houses destroyed in the explosion in Khirdalan - PHOTO - VIDEO - UPDATED-2
# 26 January 2021 01:24 (UTC +04:00)

Rescue operations are underway in the town of Khirdalan in the Absheron region, APA reports.

The body of one person, Musayeva Ayten 33, was removed from the rubble.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations also released the latest information on the rescue operation. According to the report, search-and-rescue operations are being carried out by the rescue forces of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in a two-storey private house located in the area called 27th block, Khirdalan city, Absheron region.

"As a result of the measures taken, the body of one person was removed from the rubble and handed over to the relevant authorities.

As a result of operative intervention and professional activity of the rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 6 citizens were rescued from the rubble and handed over to the relevant authorities.

The search and rescue operation continues. Additional information will be provided, "the Ministry of Emergency Situations said.

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Rescue forces of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations continue search-and-rescue operation in a two-story private house located in the area called 27th block, Khirdalan city, Absheron region, APA reports quoting the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

As a result of operative measures taken, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations rescued another person from the rubble and handed him over to the relevant authorities. Thus, the number of citizens rescued by rescuers reached 6.

The search and rescue operation continues.

Additional information will be provided.

***20:32

Rescue forces of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations continue search-and-rescue operation in a two-story private house located in the area called 27th block, Khirdalan city, Absheron region, APA reports quoting the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

As a result of operative measures taken, the ministry's rescuers rescued another person from the rubble and handed him over to the relevant authorities. Thus, the number of citizens rescued by rescuers reached 3.

The search and rescue operation continues. Additional information will be provided.

***19:38

An explosion has taken place at home in Absheron district, Khirdalan city, the Ministry of Emergency Situations told APA.

The explosion has occurred in Khirdalan city in the 27th block.

The fire began after an explosion at home. The windows of apartments in nearby high-rise buildings have broken due to the effect of the blow.

The employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were called to the scene.

According to the MES, two people were rescued under the rubble. One of them is a woman, the other is a child. It is assumed that there are people under the rubble.

The search and rescue operations are being continued.

The causes of the explosion are being clarified.

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THE OPERATION IS BEING PERFORMED