Man Dies in Garage Gas Explosion in Pernik
In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old man lost his life when a gas cylinder on his car exploded in Pernik, Bulgaria, today at around 2:00 PM local time. The explosion occurred in a garage located in the "Църква" neighborhood, with the incident resulting in severe damage to the garage structure and nearby window panes, a report from the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior (MVR) confirmed.
Police have began an investigation at the scene, confirming that the incident was an unfortunate accident. The man was reportedly working on his car when the gas cylinder exploded, causing significant damage to another vehicle as well.
This incident comes shortly after a similar gas cylinder explosion in the Silistra region, highlighting the importance of safety measures when handling or storing such devices.
Police caution the public to always follow safety guidelines when handling gas cylinders to prevent such tragic incidents.
Story by Valeari Zaitsev
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