6 killed in chemical factory blast in Russia

Moscow [Russia], Mar 22 (ANI): Six people got killed on Thursday in an incident of a blast at a chemical factory at Prague in Russia.

An unspecified number of people have been wounded in the incident, Sputnik quoted Vladimira Kerekova from the rescue team as saying.

Two of those injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital while one of them had to be transported via an air ambulance.

As per the local police, the incident of the explosion was reported at around 12:30 pm post following which a police team was dispatched to the location.

Further, it has been reported that the incident occurred on the outskirts of the city and that the residents of the city are safe.

No threat of any subsequent blast is foreseen. (ANI)

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