Explosion in Amur leaves 5 dead, 132 injured – UPDATED

The death toll from the fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex has risen to five.

According to Izvestia, cited by Report, 132 people have been injured in the incident.

Nineteen people have been taken to a hospital in the city of Svobodny. Six of the injured are in serious condition, while another 13 are in moderately serious condition.

In addition, 113 people have been taken to hospital for medical examinations.

16:10

One person has been killed and 131 others injured in a fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia, Report said, citing Russian media.

Russian Health Minister's aide Alexey Kuznetsov said the deceased was a Chinese citizen.

Of those injured, 19 people have been hospitalized, with six in serious condition.

Kuznetsov said doctors have examined 112 of the people affected by the incident.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances and cause of the fire.

13:29

One person has been killed in an explosion at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex, Report said, citing REN TV.

The number of people injured in the incident has risen to 87.

The causes and circumstances of the explosion are currently under investigation.