
Part of the structure collapsed, two people involved and rescued on site in the canton of Ticino
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An explosion hit the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in Piotta, in the canton of Ticino.
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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