A tragic incident occurred at one of the petrol stations in Grozny, when an explosion at the petrol station resulted in the death of four people, including two children. According to sources, the cause of death was a fuel tank, which was thrown back by a powerful blast wave and literally knocked down people trying to escape at high speed. Information about the victims came from eyewitnesses and was later confirmed by the Russian Emergencies Ministry.
Footage from the scene shows the exploded tanker spinning and flying around the area, causing destruction. People are trying to save themselves in panic, but some are unable to get out of the way of the rushing object. Among the dead are two adults and two children. The bodies were found near the epicenter of the explosion. According to preliminary data, they died instantly from their injuries.
An explosion at a gas station occurred in the Akhmatovsky district of Grozny, on Mohammed Ali Avenue. According to preliminary data, the fire that started at the gas station led to the detonation of one of the fuel tanks, after which repeated explosions began. Local residents immediately reported the incident, noting that the explosions were heard at a considerable distance.