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Death toll in Moscow suburban gas explosion climbs to seven

09 September 2021 12:33 (UTC +04:00)

The number of people killed in a gas explosion in the city of Noginsk east of Moscow has increased to seven, rescuers have found the bodies of another two victims, a source in emergency services told TASS on Thursday, APA reports citing TASS.

"Two more bodies were found when clearing the rubble of the collapsed building. They haven’t yet been removed. In all, according to latest data, seven people were killed," the source said.

The search and rescue operation is continuing. Earlier, the Moscow Region’s Main Directorate of the Emergencies Ministry reported that a fifth body was found under the rubble. According to latest data, 15 people were injured in the blast, including two children. Six of those injured were hospitalized.