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One killed, four injured: What is known about blast in Moscow residential complex

An explosion took place in the lobby on the first floor of the Alye Parusa residential complex

MOSCOW, February 3. /TASS/. An explosion occurred in the lobby of the Alye Parusa (or Scarlet Sails) high-rise residential complex in northwestern Moscow, an emergency official told TASS.

According to the latest information, one person was killed and four people sustained injuries. The Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal investigation. TASS has compiled the key details about the incident

Incident’s circumstances

- An explosion took place in the lobby on the first floor of the Alye Parusa residential complex.

- The blast was caused by an unidentified device that exploded in the elevator, a source in response teams told TASS.

- The lobby’s plasterboard ceiling and windows were damaged.

- There was no fire.

- According to preliminary data, the residential building’s structure remained intact and no further collapses are expected, emergency officials said.

Casualties

- According to the latest data, the incident resulted in one fatality and left another four people injured.

Investigation into incident

- Investigators have opened a criminal case over the incident in the lobby of the residential building located on Aviatsionnaya Street in northwestern Moscow.

- Investigators and forensic experts are inspecting the site of the blast.