US EditionGas explosion and fire at highway construction site in Romania kills 4 and injures 5
- A gas explosion at a highway construction site in Romania resulted in the death of four people and injured five others. The explosion occurred at around 1 a.m. near the town of Calimanesti and was caused by a gas transport main cracking during construction work, leading to the appearance of mechanical sparks.
- Following the blast, firefighters worked to contain the resulting fire, and the area within 500 meters of the site was sealed off by authorities. Four individuals were found dead at the construction site, while five others with burns were transferred to an emergency hospital in Adjud. Local media reported that the explosion was caused when workers hit the pipeline with a digger.
- The incident highlights the importance of adhering to safety protocols in construction projects, particularly those involving gas transportation and handling. It also underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and training to prevent such accidents from occurring.
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4 dead, 5 injured in Romania following gas explosion, fire at highway construction site
A gas explosion at a highway construction site in Romania early Thursday killed four people and injured five, emergency authorities said. The blast happened around 1 a.m. near the eastern town of Calimanesti, said the emergency office in a statement. It was caused by "cracking of a gas transport main and appearance of mechanical sparks" during construction work, spokesperson Florin Olaru said. MASSIVE FIRE ENGULFS 18-STORY BUILDING IN WAR-TORN S…
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Gas explosion and fire at highway construction site in Romania kills 4 and injures 5
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Emergency authorities in Romania say a gas explosion at a highway construction site has killed four people and injured five. The explosion early Thursday happened near the eastern town of Calimanesti. Authorities say it was caused by the cracking of a gas transport main and the appearance of mechanical sparks. Local media said workers hit the pipeline with a digger, causing the explosion. Authorities sealed off an area …
Gas explosion and fire at highway construction site in Romania kills 4 and injures 5
Gas explosion and fire at highway construction site in Romania kills 4 and injures 5 Sept. 21, 2023 A gas explosion at a highway construction site in Romania early Thursday killed four people and injured five, emergency authorities said.The blast happened around 1 a.m. near the eastern town of Calimanesti, said the emergency office in a statement. It was caused by cracking of a gas transport main and appearance of mechanical sparks" during cons…
Explosion at gas pipeline near construction site in Romania kills four
BUCHAREST (Reuters) - An explosion killed four people and injured five more at a gas pipeline on a motorway construction site in the eastern Romanian county of Vrancea early on Thursday, a government emergency response unit said. Read full story
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