By AFP 10 August 2023 | 9:22 am Nine people were still missing Thursday after a huge explosion tore through a warehouse in the Russian city of Sergiyev Posad, investigators said. This grab from a handout footage released by the Russian Emergencies Ministry on August 10, 2023 shows emergency services clearing debris at the site of an explosion that occured on the grounds of the Zagorsk Optical-Mechanical Plant in the city of Sergiyev Posad, some 35 miles (56 km) north-east of the capital Moscow. (Photo by Handout / Russian Emergencies Ministry / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / RUSSIAN EMERGENCIES MINISTRY / HANDOUT” Nine people were still missing Thursday after a huge explosion tore through a warehouse in the Russian city of Sergiyev Posad, investigators said. At least one person died in Wednesday’s blast, which officials said began in a warehouse used to store pyrotechnics in the city north of Moscow. “More than 60 people have sought medical help, nine are missing,” Russia’s Investigative Committee said in a social media post. The local emergency ministry told AFP that search efforts were still going on. Rescue workers could be seen sawing through the ruins of a collapsed building overnight, while firefighters sprayed water on the smouldering wreckage. The cause of the incident was not immediately clear. Investigators said they had opened a criminal case into suspected violations of industrial safety. Accidental fires are common in Russia, where hundreds of blazes are recorded each year due to ageing infrastructure and poorly enforced safety standards. Latest 39 mins ago Two persons, a male and a female, died in an accident that occurred on the Eko Bridge in the Alaka area of Lagos on Wednesday. Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), along with other emergency responders, also rescued five other victims at the accident scene. The Director, of the Public Affairs and… 41 mins ago The acting IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, has approved the reappointment of Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, as the Force’s Public Relations Officer. An Administrative Officer in the Force Public Relations Department, Anjuguri Manza, made this known in a statement he issued on Wednesday in Abuja. He stated that Mr Adejobi’s reappointment followed his recent… 1 hour ago Bryan Randall, partner of renowned actress Sandra Bullock, has tragically passed away at the age of 57 after a valiant three-year struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The news of his passing has left friends, family, and fans mourning the loss of a man who chose to keep his ALS journey private while showing incredible… 1 hour ago Evicted BBNaija All Stars housemate, Princess, has taken to social media to urge her fans and followers to petition the show’s organizers. The call for action comes amidst growing concerns over the voting transparency and fairness of the popular reality TV show. Princess, who left the Big Brother Naija house in a recent eviction, expressed… 1 hour ago Former Big Brother housemate Gifty Powers has shared the joyous news of the arrival of her third child, a baby boy. The reality TV star took to her social media platforms to announce the birth, expressing her excitement and gratitude for the newest addition to her family. Gifty Powers, known for her memorable stint on…
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