Uzbekistan's Emergencies Ministry said on June 14 that an explosion at a copper-pipe factory in Tashkent killed one person and injured six. According to the ministry, the blast in the Uzbek capital's Chilonzor district was caused by a gas leak. As a result of the explosion, the roof of the workshop with an area of 50 square meters collapsed, the ministry said. Rescue work continues as officials and representatives of the Interior Ministry, the National Guard, the Health Department of Tashkent, and the Emergencies Ministry remain at the site. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Uzbek Service, click here.
One Person Killed, Six Injured By Explosion In Uzbek Capital
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