Explosion at Navoi Azot Plant injures several, claims one life

More than a dozen people were injured in an explosion in Navoi, with one confirmed fatality.

Earlier, it was reported that a gas-air mixture exploded in the laboratory of workshop 25 at the Navoi Azot joint-stock company, located on Navoi Street in the city of Navoi, Navoi region. As a result of the explosion, a fire broke out, and one person died. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

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According to the ministry, fire and rescue teams contained the fire by 14:20 and completely extinguished it by 14:50.

The ministry confirmed that one person died, and 11 others were injured due to the explosion.

“The victims are currently receiving qualified medical assistance,” the report stated.

It was also noted that pre-investigation work is underway to determine the cause of the incident.

Additionally, it was reported that on March 10, two 9-ton containers caught fire in the yard of a gas station in the Kashkadarya region. As a result of that fire, two individuals sustained burn injuries.