April 7 (Reuters) - Rescue workers completed search operations five days after a large fire at a Russian petrochemical plant and the final death toll stood at 12, the company owning the plant said
Death Toll Rises to 12 After Massive Fire at Russian Petrochemical Plant
Details and Aftermath of the Nizhnekamskneftekhim Plant Fire
Completion of Search Operations and Casualties
April 7 (Reuters) - Rescue workers completed search operations five days after a large fire at a Russian petrochemical plant and the final death toll stood at 12, the company owning the plant said early on Tuesday.
Company Response and Condolences
Sibur, which owns the sprawling Nizhnekamskneftekhim plant in central Russia's Tatarstan region, offered condolences and posted the names of the 12 dead, including a firefighter, on Telegram. Dozens of people were injured.
Cause of the Incident
Explosion and Investigation
In the aftermath of the accident in the town of Nizhnekamsk, Sibur said a gas mixture had exploded following a loss of pressure at a facility producing synthetic rubber and plastics. It said it was not clear what had caused the gas to ignite.
Emergency Response Efforts
Medical Evacuation
Russia's Emergencies Ministry said an aircraft had been dispatched from Moscow to Nizhnekamsk, about 1,000 km (620 miles) to the east to bring the injured to the capital for treatment.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by ReutersEditing by Matthew Lewis)
