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Dozens Missing After Suspected Gas Explosion In Russia

Source: www.newsy.com - Monday, December 31, 2018
Watch Video At least four people are dead after a suspected gas explosion caused part of an apartment building to collapse in southern Russia Monday.  The governor of the region said  68 of the 120 residents  who live in the 10-story building in Magnitogorsk are missing. Reuters reports  that gas explosions occur frequently in Russia, were older buildings haven't undergone the latest infrastructure updates and aren't outfitted with the necessary safety requirements. The apartment building complex was  reportedly built in 1973 . Hundreds of search and rescue personnel were still looking for survivors Monday afternoon local time.  President Vladimir Putin sent both his  health and emergency situations ministers  to the area to oversee the rescue efforts. Additional reporting from  Newsy affiliate CNN . 

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