Switzerland: Two killed in power plant explosion
A fire and subsequent explosion have killed two workers at a Swiss hydroelectric power plant. Authorities say the facility suffered major damage in the incident.
Two workers perished in a catastrophic explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in Piotta, southern Switzerland on Wednesday, local authorities reported. The Ritom Hydroelectric Station, situated in the canton of Ticino, experienced a fire alarm around 9:30 a.m. (0730 GMT). The flames confined two men inside the facility. Minutes later, a devastating explosion ensued, causing extensive damage to the structure and resulting in the fatal injuries of both men, who succumbed to their wounds shortly after.
One victim was a 55-year-old Swiss citizen; the identity of the second remains unknown. State prosecutors have initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to this tragic event. The power plant, owned by Swiss rail carrier SBB, is presently undergoing renovations as part of a project to reconfigure the century-old site.
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