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Explosion reported at optical-mechanical plant in Russia

Published on: August 9, 2023
10:54

Moscow, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) An explosion occurred at the Zagorsk optical-mechanical plant in the city of Sergiev Posad, in the Moscow region, resulting in 25 people injured and material damage, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on Wednesday.

Johannesburg gas explosion leaves dozen people injured

Published on: July 19, 2023
16:24

Johannesburg, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) An explosion that shook in the evening hours a street in the downtown Johannesburg left over 30 people injured and no deaths so far, according to emergency services. Gauteng Prime Minister Panyaza Lesufi, who is at the scene with Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, described damage to infrastructure as extensive, although "the situation is under control".

Probe opened after massive explosion at Dow plant in Plaquemine

Published on: July 15, 2023
10:11

Washington, Jul 15 (Prensa Latina) Louisiana authorities informed on Saturday that investigations are underway to clear up main cause of a fire after strong explosions at the Dow chemical plant along the Mississippi River, in the town of Plaquemine.

Explosion derails eight wagons in Crimea

Published on: May 18, 2023
12:56

Moscow, May 18 (Prensa Latina) An explosion derailed eight wagons with grains in the Russian peninsula of Crimea, Regional Parliament Speaker Vladimir Konstantinov informed on Thursday.

Cuban president recalls anniversary of Saratoga Hotel explosion

Published on: May 6, 2023
11:46

Havana, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Saturday recalled the first anniversary of the tragic explosion at the Saratoga Hotel, in Havana, where 47 people were killed and 99 were injured.

Cubans recall tragic explosion at Saratoga Hotel in Havana

Published on: May 6, 2023
08:26

Havana, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Cubans on Saturday recall the sad explosion at the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, as a result of which several people were killed and injured, caused huge material damage, and kept citizens in suspense for six days of intense rescue efforts. On May 6, 2022, a powerful gas explosion rocked this tourist facility in Havana's historic heart, killing 47 persons and injuring 99, mainly hotel workers and passersby.

Japanese prime minister evacuated from activity after explosion

Published on: April 15, 2023
10:44

Tokyo, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, was removed from an activity, in the west of the country, after an explosion near the site where he was to speak in public, in the city of Wakayama, according to NHK channel.

Terrorist act in El Encanto store, 62 years ago in Cuba

Published on: April 13, 2023
10:25

Havana, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) The El Encanto store, one of the first nationalized stores in Cuba, was the victim, 62 years ago, of an act of terrorism, financed by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States.

Three killed in landmine explosion in Syria

Published on: March 8, 2023
14:04

Damascus, Mar 8 (Prensa Latina) At least three civilians were killed when a landmine planted by radicals exploded in a residential neighborhood in the city of Deir Ezzor, the capital of the eastern Syrian province of the same name.

Oil thieves leave a trail of death in southern Nigeria

Published on: March 3, 2023
14:03

Abuja, Mar 3 (Prensa Latina) The explosion in a state-owned oil pipeline that unknown persons were stealing for a clandestine refinery in southern Nigeria's Niger Delta region killed at least 12 people.

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