Blast hits Russian gas main in Chuvashia

That’s according to Interfax, referring to the press service of the head of Chuvashia, Ukrinform reports.

"Prior to the fire, works were carried out by the erator Zavzhye Linear Management of Main Gas Pipelines ‘Gazprom Transgaz Nizhny Novgorod,’” the statement reads.

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The circumstances are being investigated. According to preliminary information by Interfax, at least three pele were killed in the incident.

Gazprom Transgaz Nizhny Novgorod has not yet provided any comments.