
At least three people were killed and many more were injured in a suspected gas explosion at a major power plant outside the Kosovo capital Pristina on Friday.
"Until now we have three confirmed dead and many injured," Derat Rukiqi, the chairman of plant's management board told AFP.
The head of Pristina's emergency centre Basri Lenanji said 13 people had been taken their with injuries.
Ambulances were seen speeding to and from the blast site, which wassealed off by police.
Rukiqi said the blast -- heard in Pristina 10 kilometres (six miles) away -- was believed to have been caused by gas.
Thick black smoke could be seen above the plant, Kosovo A, the second largest power station in the country with capacity of 449 MW.
The European Union has described the plant as the worst single source of pollution in Kosovo. It is expected to be closed by 2017.
GMT 18:06 2018 Tuesday ,09 January
10 migrants dead, dozens missing off Libya coastGMT 22:05 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
US says airstrike kills 2 militants in SomaliaGMT 18:56 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Philippines prohibits US firm call center from expanding after deadly fireGMT 17:03 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Severe storm batters western Europe; 1 dead, 15 injuredGMT 16:32 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Palestinian shot dead in West Bank clashes with Israeli army: ministryGMT 11:49 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Russian helicopter crashes in Syria, two dead: MoscowGMT 17:22 2017 Thursday ,28 December
10 hurt in Saint Petersburg supermarket bombingGMT 17:49 2017 Wednesday ,27 December
Blast in Saint Petersburg injures four, say officials
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor