Petrol Station Inferno Kills Dozens in Russia

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  • An explosion at a petrol station in Dagestan, Russia, has resulted in 30 deaths and over 100 injuries.
  • The blast occurred after a fire started in a parking area and spread to the petrol station.
  • Over 60 people have been injured, with some critically injured individuals flown to Moscow for specialized treatment.
  • President Putin and Governor Sergei Milikov have extended their condolences and announced a day of mourning.


An explosion at a petrol station in southern Russia has killed 30 people and injured more than 100. The accident happened in the capital of Dagestan in Makachkula on the Caspian Sea. Footage shared online shows the aftermath of the explosion. Local media reports say a fire started in an area where cars were parked and then spread to the petrol station, sparking the explosion.


ndreds of firefighters battled to control the fire as the inferno raged for around four hours. The official death toll in the blast and fire stands at 35 people, according to the Emergency Ministry. Dozens of people were injured, with some in critical condition. The Russian capital, Moscow, received some of the critically injured victims for specialist treatment. The incident took place in a densely populated area, contributing to the high death toll. Videos from the scene depict the chaotic scene of the explosion and ensuing fire.


President Putin and the Governor of Dagestan, Sergei Milikov, have expressed condolences and declared a day of mourning in the Republic.

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