A powerful explosion occurred at a company in the suburbs of Rivne, which, according to preliminary conclusions by specialists, was caused by a gas cylinder. This was reported by the head of the Rivne Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Koval.
This is reported by Finway
Causes and Circumstances of the Explosion
The incident took place during welding operations. As a result of the explosion, there was a fire on the company’s premises that was not related to chemical production, as confirmed by official information from the regional police. According to Oleksandr Koval, specialists currently lean towards the version that the gas cylinder was indeed the source of the explosion.
“A gas cylinder exploded at the company near Rivne. This is the preliminary conclusion of specialists. It happened during welding operations,” he wrote on his social media.
Condition of the Injured and Actions of Services
According to updated information, nine people were injured in the incident, two of whom are in serious condition. All of them sustained varying degrees of injuries and were promptly hospitalized. Rescue and emergency services continue to work at the scene, addressing the aftermath of the explosion and investigating the circumstances of the event.
It is worth noting that earlier the Rivne police reported eight injured, but later the number of victims was clarified. The explosion and fire occurred around 1:00 PM when welding operations were being carried out at the company.