A hot water pipe burst in a shopping mall in Moscow, Russia.
A hot water pipe burst in a shopping mall in Moscow, Russia.
Russia: A big information is coming out from Moscow, Russia. Here, about 4 people have died and 10 have been seriously injured due to the bursting of a hot water pipe in a shopping mall in the city. The injured were given first aid facilities and then shifted to hospital for further treatment. However, Russia’s Investigative Committee has started probing the matter.
What did the mayor say on the incident
The mayor said on the matter that the accident at Seasons mall was due to a pipe burst. A portion of the mall was flooded with boiling water, killing at least 4 people and injuring 10. A video of this incident is also going viral on social media. In this, hot steam can be seen coming out from inside the mall. Also, several injured people are shown moaning in pain.
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Russia’s investigative committee is investigating
The exact reason behind the bursting of hot water pipe at Seasons Mall is yet to be ascertained. According to media reports, all emergency services have been rushed to the spot. Also, Russia has formed an investigative committee for the matter. So that, it can be known that what was the real reason of this accident and they have started their investigation by going to the spot.
Seasons Mall, built in 2007, has six floors and is spread over an area of approximately 62,000 square meters. There are more than 150 shops inside this mall. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described the incident as a ‘tragedy’. He has expressed condolences to the family and friends. He said rescuers are continuing to work.
