A dramatic explosion in an Italian power station leaves 3 dead and dozens missing

An explosion occurred at a hydroelectric power station. In the mountains of northern Italy, 3 people were killed and many others were missing.

Foreign news agencies reported that an explosion occurred at the Enel Green hydroelectric power station located on a dam on Lake Soviana, 70 kilometers from Bologna, at approximately 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, causing 3 deaths and many missing. others.

Marcod Masinara, mayor of the nearby town of Camognano, told Italian news agency ANSA that the fire is believed to have broken out during maintenance work. Before the explosion

Mr. Calogero Tortorici, Commander of the Local Fire and Rescue Department, told the Italian media that the authorities are facing obstacles in reaching the scene. Because many parts of the factory were filled with smoke. While other parts were flooded. Which side are many employees on? There are still many others out there.

The latest report says that three people were killed in the accident, three others were injured, and six people are still missing, but the cause of the fire has not been revealed. Or explosion

The power station where the accident occurred is located approximately 30 meters below water level and is owned by the Italian energy giant Enel. Lake Soviana was formed after the construction of a dam in the Peninsula (Apennine) mountains near Bologna in 1932.

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