Penza Region

An explosion occurred on the underground Central Asia–Center gas pipeline in the Penza Region

An explosion occurred on the underground Central Asia–Center gas pipeline near the village of Volchkovo in the Penza Region. According to the Main Directorate of the EMERCOM of Russia, the pipe ruptured due to high pressure. A column of fire 70 meters high rose at the accident site; there are no casualties. 34 personnel and 12 units of equipment have been deployed to deal with the consequences.