Building collapses in Kazakhstan due to gas explosion, 7 injured

A one-story building has collapsed in the Amangeldy residential area in Kostanay, Kazakhstan, due to the explosion of a gas-air mixture, trapping seven people under the rubble, Report informs referring to local media.

“According to preliminary data from the Emergency Situations Department, a burst of gas-air mixture occurred here, a one-story building collapsed. About seven people were buried in debris. Rescuers are working on the spot. The regional akim also arrived there. An operational headquarters has been deployed on the spot,” the publication’s Telegram channel says.

It is also reported that two people were pulled out from under the rubble.