2012 Astrakhan gas explosion
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The 2012 Astrakhan gas explosion occurred on February 27, 2012 at an apartment building in the city of Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. It was caused by a natural gas explosion. Anzhelika Barinova of Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry says another five people are missing after Monday's explosion in Astrakhan, 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) southeast of Moscow. The blast killed at least 10 people and injured 12.[2]
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Date | 27 February 2012 |
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Location | Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia |
Cause | gas explosion |
Deaths | 10 [1] |
Non-fatal injuries | 12 |
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