Warehouse explosion in Armenian capital kills 1, injures 20

At least one person was killed and 20 others injured in a powerful explosion at a market in the Armenian capital, according to local media on Sunday.

The country’s Emergency Ministry said a fire broke out followed by a blast at an explosives warehouse at the Surmalu shopping center in Yerevan.

As a result, the three-story warehouse building collapsed, News.am reported.

Rescue efforts are underway at the site.

Source: Anadolu Agency