Elgaugol called the possible cause of the explosion at the field in Yakutia

The cause of the explosion at the Elga coal field in Yakutia could be the depressurization of the water tank of the pumping station. This was reported to Interfax by the company Elgaugol, which owns a license for the use of subsoil.

The incident occurred not at the main production complex, but at a backup water pumping station. It is located in the area of responsibility of the contractor. Work is underway to eliminate the consequences of the accident. There are no threats to employees of the main production complex, Elgaugol assured.

Today at the Elga field in Yakutia there was an explosion during welding. According to the prosecutor's office, several people died. The TFR opened a criminal case under the article on violation of safety rules during construction work, which resulted in the death of two or more persons by negligence.