Russian tower block collapses after gas explosion in Izhevsk, western Urals [VIDEO]

[Meatpie]

Video shows moment of explosion and collapse of apartment block

A nine-storey residential block in Izhevsk, central Russia, has partly collapsed following reports of an explosion. A total of 32 apartments were destroyed.

The Interfax news agency has reported that at least two corpses, including a 60-year-old woman, have been recovered from the scene. Two teenage boys have been hospitalised.

An emergency operation is ongoing. Rescuers believe that at least six people remain trapped under the rubble.
500 residents have been evacuated from neighbouring tower blocks.


Authorities have said that a gas explosion is the most likely cause of the collapse. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion just before the building disintegrated.

 

[badjohnny25]

Was this something that was expected because I find it kinda weird that these people were video taping the building before the explosion even took place