Woman injured in explosion in Baranavichy is in serious condition

The condition of one of the victims of the yesterday’s gas-cylinder explosion at Baranavichy food plant is critical.
Let us remind you that the accident took place in the glass washing room of the wine workshop. A 50-litre gas cylinder exploded during the welding. Five people were injured.

One of the workers, a 56-year-old woman, lost her leg and has burns on 60% of her skin. Specialists from the regional hospital arrived from Brest to Baranavichy to help the injured.

The Office of Public Prosecutor is conducting a check-up. According to the preliminary version, the reason for the explosion was violation of fire safety rules during welding.

BelaPAN