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Explosion rocks one of Yerevan markets, says emergencies ministry

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 14 Aug 2022 17:30
1 Min Read

The country's health ministry reported that the number of injured has risen to 26.

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  • Armenia Explosion Smoke rises from Surmalu market about two kilometers (1.2 miles) south of the center Yerevan, Armenia, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 (AP Photo/Daniel Bolshakov)
    Armenia Explosion Smoke rises from Surmalu market about two kilometers (1.2 miles) south of the center of Yerevan, Armenia, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 (AP Photo/Daniel Bolshakov)

An explosion hit the Surmalu wholesale market in Yerevan on Sunday, sparking a large fire, according to the country's emergency ministry.

"An explosion rocked the Surmalu market, after which a fire started with the third category assigned. A firefighting and rescue team was sent to the spot, and later two more," the ministry said.

Explosion at #Yerevan's Wholesale Market — casualties reported

According to preliminary data, the fire broke out at a firework warehouse at the Surmalu wholesale market, which caused a detonation.

The number of casualties and the severity of injuries is not specified yet. pic.twitter.com/JdbFm5YdJZ

— Readovka World (@ReadovkaWorld) August 14, 2022

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There have been fatalities as a result of the explosion, according to witnesses. The preliminary reports indicated that a fireworks warehouse is on fire.

The number of people injured in an explosion at the Surmalu wholesale market in Armenia's capital of Yerevan on Sunday has risen to 26, according to the country's health ministry.

🚨🇦🇲Video: Massive explosion in #Armenia's capital #Yerevan. pic.twitter.com/hycFbMRAaL

— Terror Alarm (@terror_alarm) August 14, 2022

"Twenty-six people that have been wounded in the explosion, are receiving medical treatment at Yerevan’s hospitals," the ministry said.

The emergency ministry had previously reported one death. Three underage youngsters have also been identified among the injured. The market is located not far from the center of Yerevan.

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