Video: Death Toll Rises to Five in Novosibirsk Gas Explosion

In Novosibirsk, on Lenin Street, five people have died as a result of a gas explosion that caused the collapse of two entrances. Eleven individuals have been hospitalized, and the fate of another eleven remains unknown, according to the Readovka Telegram channel.

The city authorities have promised to pay victims 32,000 rubles and those who lost their homes 100,000 rubles.

Rescue teams successfully pulled one resident alive from the rubble, while 50 people have been evacuated.

It is reported that the explosion occurred on the third floor at 8 AM local time. A fire broke out at the scene but has now been extinguished.