The breakage of a gas pipe caused a large explosion in the town of Villa Ballester, in the San Martín district. Two people were injured and firefighters along with personnel from the service provider company are working at the scene.
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It happened in Aguer and Reconquista. According to the first versions, a crew was working on repairs on a sidewalk and in the middle of that task they damaged a gas pipe, which generated the explosion that was felt for several blocks around. The flames, about 3 meters high, affected an apartment on the block.
This Thursday afternoon the Naturgy teams are working on site. “The procedure consists of digging wells and hanging the pipes so that the gas stops flowing. You cannot close the master key because it is dangerous,” sources from the operation explained to WHAT’S HAPPENING. In addition, they reported that “the pipe was 40 centimeters deep, the norm is that it is 80 centimeters deep.”
So far, there are two people injured with minor injuries who are being treated.
Firefighters, Civil Defense, Medical Emergency Service, traffic and Citizen Protection are intervening. In addition, the Municipality’s victim containment team is assisting the families.
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