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An explosion occurred at a firecracker production plant in the village of Kubrinsk, Yaroslavl region. Earlier it was reported that the number of victims had increased to 10 people.
Investigators opened a criminal case after an explosion at a firecracker factory in the Yaroslavl region, which killed 10 people. Lenta.ru was informed about this by the regional investigative department of the Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia.
A criminal case was opened under Part 3 of Article 217 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“Violation of industrial safety requirements for hazardous production facilities, resulting in the death of two or more persons through negligence”).
According to the investigation, the fire occurred on the territory of a workshop for the production of pyrotechnic products in the village of Kubrinsk. There were workers in the warehouse at the time.
Investigators and criminologists have now begun examining the scene. Law enforcement officers ordered a set of examinations.
Earlier it was reported that the number of victims of the explosion at a pyrotechnics plant in the village of Kubrinsk, Yaroslavl region, doubled to 10.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The investigation will establish the causes of the explosion and bring to justice those responsible for violating industrial safety standards.
Very likely · Within weeks
Changes may be made to control compliance with industrial safety in hazardous industries
Likely · Within months

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