Gas explosion in Armenian town kills 5, injures 11


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  • Thursday, 12 Jun 2025

YEREVAN, June 11 (Xinhua) -- A gas explosion in a residential building in the Armenian town of Chambarak on Wednesday killed five people and injured 11, Armenpress reported.

The blast occurred on the third floor of the building, collapsing apartments on three levels and damaging neighboring units. Rescue teams, including 282 emergency workers and police officers, responded immediately.

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