The identity of the person who lost his life in an explosion in an 18-story building in Binagadi district of Baku city has been revealed.

According to the information given to APA by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he was a policeman, Muhammad Babayev.

M. Babayev served as a driver in one of the police stations.


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17:07

The explosion that took place in Binagadi district was recorded on the 18th floor of the building belonging to "Shaig MTK".

According to APA, according to preliminary information, the explosion occurred due to a gas leak in the apartment.

As a result of the incident, 1 person fell from the 18th floor due to the explosion and died, 2 people were injured.

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16:20

Today, around 16:00, the police received information about an explosion on the top floor of a high-rise residential building on S. Mammadova Street, Binagadi district.

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs told APA that the police were brought to the scene together with the employees of the relevant state institutions.

Security measures are taken.

According to preliminary information, one person died as a result of the incident.

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16:18

The "112" hotline of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) received preliminary information about an explosion in a multi-storey residential building located on Javadkhan Street, Binagadi District, Baku.

According to the information given to APA by the Ministry, the fire protection units of the State Fire Protection Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the relevant rescue forces of the Special Risk Rescue Service were involved on call.

According to preliminary information, there was no fire incident as a result of the explosion.

Additional information will be provided.

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16:13

There was an explosion in a multi-storey building in Binagadi district.

APA reports that rescue forces were involved in the scene.

The cause of the incident is being investigated.