Officials say rescue work is ongoing after a fire sparked a deadly explosion at a Ryazan factory.
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Blast at Ryazan factory kills 11 and injures over 130 workers
A worker’s shadow is cast beside the Rosneft logo at the Priobskoye oil field near Nefteyugansk, Russia, August 4, 2016. / Reuters
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An explosion at a factory in Russia’s Ryazan region on Friday left 11 dead and 130 injured, the emergencies ministry reported Saturday.
In a Telegram statement, the ministry said rescuers were still combing through rubble at the site, located about 320 km (198 miles) southeast of Moscow.
Regional governor Pavel Malkov said the blast was caused by a fire that broke out in a workshop.
Emergency crews are working around the clock to clear the wreckage. Photos released by the ministry show debris and extensive structural damage.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and officials have not disclosed what the factory was producing.
