US EditionExplosions heard in Lithuania’s capital after rail cars loaded with liquefied gas catch fire
The fire involved eight liquefied petroleum gas rail cars owned by Polish company Orlen, causing explosions and one injury while authorities investigate the cause.
- Powerful explosions occurred in Vilnius, Lithuania, after several liquefied gas railcars caught fire, as confirmed by authorities.
- One person was injured, according to the fire and rescue department.
- Smoke filled the city, and residents were warned to stay indoors.
- Interior Minister Vladislavas Kondratovičius indicated that initial information suggested a possible violation of safety conditions.
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One person was injured, according to the fire and rescue service.
Vilnius on fire: Several rail cars carrying liquefied petroleum gas have caught fire in the Lithuanian capital. The fire caused an explosion, injuring one person. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident and residents have been warned to stay indoors.
Eight railcars full of liquefied natural gas caught fire in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius on Wednesday.
The powerful explosions were heard tomorrow morning in the capital cities of Lithuania, Vilnius, after several train wagons loaded with liquefied gas took fire, announced to the authorities, according to ABC News.
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Explosions heard in Lithuania's capital after rail cars loaded with LNG catch fire
Lithuanian police say powerful explosions have been heard in the suburbs of the capital, Vilnius, after several rail cars loaded with liquefied natural gas caught fire.
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