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An explosion occurred in the "Central Asia - Center" underground gas pipeline in Russia

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, the explosion was caused by a pipe rupture due to high pressure. As a result, the flames of the fire rose to a height of 70 meters.

An explosion occurred on the "Central Asia - Center" underground gas pipeline in Russia

An explosion occurred on the "Central Asia - Center" underground gas pipeline located in Russia's Penza region. The incident took place near the village of Volchkovo. As a result, a column of fire rose to a height of 70 meters at the site of the explosion, and after the gas transmission was stopped, the nearby grass caught fire. It is reported that there are no casualties or injuries.

According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the explosion was caused by a pipe rupture due to high pressure.

Emergency and rescue services are working at the scene. 34 personnel and 12 units of equipment have been deployed to eliminate the consequences.

The "Central Asia - Center" underground gas pipeline connects the gas fields of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan with Russia and Europe.

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