In the Bukhara region, an explosion occurred at a workshop producing explosives: four people died

On December 6, a powerful explosion occurred at the “SHAMS LTD” explosives production plant in Kogon district, Bukhara region, killing four people, the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

According to the information, the incident occurred around 09:40. After the explosion, a fire broke out inside the building, which the rescuers managed to extinguish in less than an hour. At the time of the incident, 30 employees were in the workshop. Four of them died on the spot, and four others sustained minor injuries. Two injured individuals received outpatient care and were discharged home.

By the decree of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a government commission was created under the leadership of the head of the Industrial Safety Committee, Abduvakkos Rafikov. Responsible authorities were instructed to provide assistance to the victims, eliminate the consequences of the incident, establish the causes of the explosion, and submit proposals to prevent similar incidents. The enterprise territory is under control, the work is ongoing.

Earlier, it was reported that three people were detained in connection with the gas explosion in a cafe in Gulistan. The Supreme Court explained the cause of the explosion and fire.