35 killed in Russia fuel station blast
Aug 16, 2023
Moscow [Russia], August 16: At least 35 people were killed in an explosion that created a huge fire ball at a fuel station in Russia's remote Caucasus republic of Dagestan, spurring condolences from President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Images distributed by the emergencies ministry showed burnt-out cars silhouetted by the massive blaze and rescue workers in helmets attempting to put out the fire and clear rubble. Government ministries said 35 people had died and 80 had been injured.