Russia: 10 killed, over dozen people wounded in blast at St. Petersburg metro station

DN Bureau

According to the reports, an unidentified device exploded in a train car.

A scene of a metro train at the Sennaya Square station in Russia's St. Petersburg
A scene of a metro train at the Sennaya Square station in Russia's St. Petersburg


Moscow: At least ten people were killed and several others injured in an explosion inside a metro train at the Sennaya Square station in Russia's St. Petersburg.


According to the reports, an unidentified device exploded in a train car.

Several people injured in mtero blast


Evacuation is under way at a blast-hit subway station. Rescue workers and law enforcement personnel are working at the scene.

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Seven metro stations in the city have been closed following the blast.

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Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin has been informed about explosion. (ANI)
 










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