The number of victims of the explosion at the “Verkhnechonskneftegaz” has grown to six people – Interfax

Moscow. August 2. INTERFAX.RU – The death toll in the explosion on “Verkhnechonskneftegaz” (VCNG, is included in “Rosneft” has grown to six people, the press service of VCNG

“As a result of the accident at the power plant, which occurred on the VC field. seven people were injured and burns of varying severity one person died at the scene and five died later from his injuries and trauma. “- said in a statement

Another victim who received mild injuries continues. . treatment in Angarsk

As explained, “Interfax” in the press service of the TFR in the region on the eve of the hospital died, two injured in an accident on VCNG, another – on Tuesday morning, “all the victims had severe burns. and barotrauma “, -. fellow TFR said

According to the press service, VCNG” expresses its deep and sincere condolences to the families and all the relatives of the victims “

on July 27, a result of cotton on the receiver. power on the VC field one person was killed on the spot, two died later from his injuries and traumas. Four of the victims were later transported by helicopter to Irkutsk, three of them were in the city clinical hospital №3, another was sent to Angarsk.

TFR filed a case under part 3 of article 217 of the Criminal Code (violation of safety rules in potentially explosive atmospheres, resulting in the death of two or more persons). Investigators classified PE as an explosion.