PYATIGORSK (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 12th February, 2021) Up to� 120 people have joined efforts to remove rubble at the explosion-hit supermarket in Russia's Vladikavkaz, the capital of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, the head of the local emergencies ministry, Alexander Horuzhy, said on Friday.
Earlier in the day, a huge blast, which occurred inside a supermarket on the city's Gagkayeva street, completely destroyed the building. According to the regional government, the blast is most likely caused by a gas incident.
"The causes of the blast are being clarified now. All operational services left immediately [for the site]. At the moment, rubble is being removed on the territory, about 120 personnel and 25 units of equipment are involved," Horuzhy told reporters.
The official added that about 100� additional rescuers are expected to arrive at the site in the near future and an air-mobile team has been put on alert.
