YEREVAN, March 5 – An explosion and subsequent collapse occurred in a garage located in Yerevan’s Mayak district today, leaving one person injured. The alarm was raised at 07:30 AM, prompting an immediate response from the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Rescue Service.
Emergency Response and Initial Findings
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Rescue Service, the 112 operational management center received a call at 07:30 AM reporting an explosion in a garage in the Mayak district of Yerevan, with a casualty. A fire and rescue squad from the Yerevan City Rescue Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Rescue Service was dispatched to the scene.
Initial reports indicate that the explosion led to the collapse of the second floor of a two-story garage. One person sustained injuries in the incident.
Ongoing Investigation
The exact cause of the explosion and collapse is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The injured individual was reportedly hospitalized following the incident.
Recent Incidents in Yerevan and Surrounding Areas
This incident follows a series of other emergency situations reported in Armenia. Earlier today, at 04:06 AM, a house fire in the village of Jrarat in Armavir province resulted in injuries and hospitalization of victims. Additionally, a fire broke out at “Yerevan Mall” at 08:59 AM, leading to the evacuation of employees.
Road closures due to heavy snowfall and blizzards have also been reported, affecting routes such as Ttujur-Navur and Chambarak-Berd. Rescuers and patrols have been assisting motorists stuck near the Dilijan tunnel due to blockages.
These events underscore the ongoing challenges faced by emergency services in responding to various incidents across the region.
Source: news.am
