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Back|Explosion in the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in Piotta
Explosion in the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in Piotta
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Sky TG24·1 hour ago·World·1 min read·🇮🇹Italy·

Explosion in the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in Piotta

Part of the structure collapsed, two people involved and rescued on site in the canton of Ticino

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  • An explosion occurred in the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in Piotta, in the canton of Ticino.
  • Part of the structure collapsed, involving two people.
  • There is still no news on any victims, while rescue services are operating on site.

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An explosion hit the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in Piotta, in the canton of Ticino.

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An explosion occurred inside the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in Piotta, a hamlet of Quinto in the canton of Ticino.

According to the Italian-speaking Swiss Radio and Television (RSI), part of the structure collapsed and "two people were involved". At the moment, "there is no news on any victims".

Numerous rescue teams were on site, including firefighters, ambulances, a Rega helicopter and the police.

As confirmed by RSI, "an intervention is underway at the power station and the teams are at work" but "it is premature to provide further details".

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  • An explosion occurred in the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in Piotta, in the canton of Ticino.
  • Part of the structure collapsed, involving two people.
  • There is still no news on any victims, while rescue services are operating on site.

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