An explosion in the construction of an old mosque in the village of Sabyndy, Akola region, which killed three people, was caused by a gas cylinder that had been in use since 1985, Zakon.kz reports.
About this TV channel “KTK” reported official representative of the Emergency Situations Department of Akmola region Ersain Koishibaev.
According to him, the gas cylinder was taken from the cold to a hot room, where the pressure increased due to the increase in temperature, which led to an explosion. The service life of gas cylinders is 30 years, but in this case it was exceeded by eight years.
Six gas cylinders were recovered from the debris. 16 people were injured and taken to hospitals in Astana. Among them are three children between 13 and 16 years old, who are in a serious condition with burns up to 40% of the body. Six adults were also seriously injured, two of whom remain in intensive care in a serious condition.
According to the deputy director of multidisciplinary city hospital No. 1 of Astana, Zhenisbek Bapanov, four victims were transferred from intensive care to special departments. The condition of the remaining patients is assessed as moderate to severe. The victims were mostly diagnosed with burns on the face, head, limbs and hands.
A gas explosion occurred on November 17 in the construction of an old rural mosque, where funeral dinners were held. Three people died: a 46-year-old man, a 41-year-old woman and a 12-year-old child.
The Emergency Situations Department of Akmola district clarified that the existing mosque was not damaged by the explosion. Now the first deputy in the area, Eldos Ramazanov, is at the scene of the incident.
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2024-11-18 20:05:00
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**Interview with Guest 1:**
Moderator: Good day, thank you for joining us today. I’m conducting an interview regarding the explosion that occurred in the construction of an old mosque in the village of Sabyndy, Akola region. Can you please tell us a bit about yourself and your connection to this incident?
Guest 1: Good day, my name is Ersain Koishibaev, I’m the official representative of the Emergency Situations Department of Akmola region. I can provide an official statement about the accident and its causes.
Moderator: Thank you for your time, Mr. Koishibaev. According to your statement, the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder that had been in use since 1985. Can you explain how an explosion could occur due to such a long-use gas cylinder?
Guest 1: Yes, of course. The service life of gas cylinders is typically 30 years, but in this case, it was exceeded by eight years. When the cylinder was taken from a cold room to a hot room where the temperature increased, the pressure inside the cylinder also increased, causing an explosion.
Moderator: Understood. Could you expand on the measures that should be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future, especially in rural areas where resources might be limited?
Guest 1: Well, firstly, it’s essential to ensure that gas cylinders are regularly checked and replaced after their service life expires. Additionally, proper training should be provided to individuals handling these cylinders to understand the potential hazards and how to handle them safely. It’s also critical to have proper ventilation and safety measures during construction works.
**Interview with Guest 2:**
Moderator: Good day, welcome to the interview. Can you introduce yourself and share your experience or expertise related to this incident?
Guest 2: I’m Zhenisbek Bapanov, the deputy director of multidisciplinary city hospital No. 1 of Astana. I oversee the treatment of the victims who were injured in the gas explosion.
Moderator: Thank you for joining us, Dr. Bapanov. Can you provide details on the inj
