Video: Powerful Explosion at Sewage Pumping Station in Volgograd, Russia, Causes Fatalities

In Volgograd, Russia, a powerful explosion occurred at a sewage pumping station, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, as reported by the regional investigative directorate's press service.

At the time of the incident, there were employees present at the facility, and the bodies of two of them have been identified, according to the directorate.

Preliminary data suggest that the explosion took place during welding operations due to a violation of safety regulations. A criminal case has been opened under the article concerning violations of safety rules during work.

An operational headquarters has been established under the leadership of the city's mayor, Vladimir Marchenko.