An explosion at a military police building in Sertolovo near Saint Petersburg resulted in the collapse of the structure and the possible entrapment of several people.
A dramatic incident unfolded in Sertolovo, a small settlement close to Saint Petersburg, where an explosion led to the collapse of a Russian military police building. Governor Aleksandras Drozdenka stated that security forces are assisting soldiers in clearing debris and rescuing victims from the scene. Reports indicate that four individuals may be trapped under the rubble, and an investigation into the cause of the explosion is currently underway.
Witness accounts describe a loud explosion that was initially mistaken for military exercises, as the area is known for housing military units, including tanks. Local residents were shocked as they heard the explosion followed by the sound of emergency vehicle sirens. Some mentioned that the sound was unsettling and suggested that the blast was unexpected, highlighting the danger posed by such military infrastructures in populated areas.
According to local media outlet 47news, three fatalities have been confirmed, and the cause of the collapse is attributed to the explosion. As emergency services continue their work, the community remains in shock from the incident, and further details are awaited regarding the investigation and the identification of the victims.
