Dam breach in Russia: two deaths reported, water flooding streets

Dam breach in Russia: two deaths reported, water flooding streets

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In Orsk, Russia, a dam burst, resulting in two deaths and the evacuation of 10,000 residents from about 4,000 flooded homes.

In the Russian city of Orsk, two people died as a result of a dam break. Rescuers are checking information about the third victim. The dam was destroyed in the place where it is under the greatest load. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Russian media.

Details

"At least two people were killed as a result of the dam break in Orsk. One of them was climbing on the dam and fell. Another body was found in the yard of a house on Ordzhonikidze Street," RosMedia reported.

It is noted that rescuers are checking information about the third victim.

The authorities of the Orenburg region report that the dam has been destroyed in the place where it is under the greatest stress.

Recall

In Russia, a dam has burst , flooding about 4,000 homes and evacuating 10,000 residents. Rescue and municipal services are working to strengthen the dam and evacuate people.