In Russia, near Ulyanovsk, a powerful explosion at a gas station

In the village of Kuzovatovo, Ulyanovsk region, an explosion occurred at the Gaston gas station. Then a fire started, engulfing 100 square meters.

According to the governor of the region, Alexei Russkikh, five people were injured in the explosion. He clarified that a total of three citizens were hospitalized. Of these, two are in serious condition, another one is in a state of moderate severity.

According to preliminary information, five victims. Three people were hospitalized in the Kuzovatovskaya Central District Hospital, two people refused hospitalization. Two patients are in serious condition, another of moderate severity, Russkikh wrote .

Eyewitnesses of the incident told the journalists that at first the gas truck caught fire, and after a few minutes it exploded.

27 rescuers and 10 pieces of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire.