Rescue operation at site of explosion near Khankandi over, bodies of 48 people extracted

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations has finalized the search and rescue operation at the site of the fire and explosion at the fuel station near the city of Khankandi.

Report informs citing the ministry that as a result of the operation, the rescuers extracted the bodies of 48 people from under the rubble.

Moreover, necessary security measures were taken at the site of the incident.