2012 Astrakhan gas explosion

The 2012 Astrakhan gas explosion occurred on February 27, 2012, at an apartment building in the city of Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. It was caused by a natural gas explosion. Anzhelika Barinova of Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry says another five people are missing after Monday's explosion in Astrakhan, 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) southeast of Moscow. The blast killed at least 10 people and injured 12.^[2]

2012 Astrakhan gas explosion

Location of Astrakhan Oblast in Russia
Date	27 February 2012
Location	Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia
Cause	gas explosion
Deaths	10 [1]
Non-fatal injuries	12

Explosion

A nine-story apartment block collapsed after a gas explosion. The rescuers battled to find up to 14 people still feared trapped under the rubble.^[3]