Utility Worker Dies in Vladikavkaz Explosion
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A utility worker died in an explosion near garbage bins in Vladikavkaz on April 17, 2026. Authorities have opened a criminal case and are investigating the cause, which regional official Menyailo linked to pyrotechnics. The incident disrupted local utility services and raised safety concerns in the city.
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- •The explosion occurred near garbage bins in Vladikavkaz on April 17, 2026.
- •One utility worker died as a result of the blast.
- •Authorities have initiated a criminal case related to the explosion.
- •Regional official Menyailo identified pyrotechnics as the cause of the explosion.
- •A new explosion was reported near a pyrotechnics warehouse in Vladikavkaz on the same day.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If investigators confirm pyrotechnics caused the explosion local authorities may enforce stricter controls on pyrotechnics storage, affecting businesses and public safety regulations in Vladikavkaz.
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