Explosion at Russian explosives factory kills six people

SGGPO July 7, 2023 18:32

Russian media reported on July 7 that an explosion occurred at an explosives factory in Samara province, central Russia, killing 6 people and injuring 2 others.

Firefighters work to extinguish the fire after the factory explosion. Source: Kommersant

RIA Novosti news agency said the dismantling of equipment during repairs led to the explosion at the Promsintez plant in the city of Chapayevsk.

Promsintez is one of the largest industrial explosives manufacturers in Russia, employing 1,300 people and supplying products to the mining and oil and gas sectors.

Accidents at Russian factories are relatively common due to lax safety regulations. Last June, four people died in an explosion at a gunpowder factory in Tambov province, southeast of Moscow.

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nha-may-san-xuat-thuoc-no-o-nga-phat-no-lam-6-nguoi-thiet-mang-post696533.html