Two victims were previously known. According to authorities, eight people were hospitalized.
Recall that a gas explosion occurred in a five-story residential building on Kommunisticheskaya Street. As a result, the ceilings of the fourth and fifth floors were partially destroyed and a fire broke out. All residents were evacuated, the fire was put out and the rubble is now being removed.
A criminal case has been launched over the incident. The governor of the Tambov region, Maxim Egorov, declared a state of emergency in the city to provide necessary assistance to the population. The house is old; To determine its stability and the possibility of restoration, special equipment was ordered from Moscow to diagnose the strength of structures. During the inspection, residents were denied access to their apartments. They are housed in temporary temporary accommodation. To ensure the safety of the property, police will be on duty at the location.
