According to media reports, more than 70 people were killed and about 200 were injured. The blast wave destroyed about 70 homes in the 2.800-strong town of West.

The news about the explosion at the plant was reported on April 17 at 19.50 local time. According to preliminary reports, a container of anhydrous ammonthe caught fire at the factory for unknown reasons. An explosion occurred, and the flames engulfed the factory and the surrounding buildings. ...

Meanwhile, according to news agencies, there are chances for a second explosion to occur, since there is another large container with a chemical substance at the factory.

18.04.2013 | Source: Pravda.Ru