Explosion hits gas pipeline in Azerbaijan
An explosion took place on the Gazimamed-Gazakh gas-main pipeline's section in Goychay region, Trend news agency reported referring to regional TV Channel Kanal S.
The explosion took place in the territory of Karrabakal village at 07:20 on Friday.
According to initial report, the cause of the explosion was a gas leak.
The explosion was followed by fire. Three fire brigades arrived at the scene. Special vehicles could not get to the scene due to the fact that the scene is on highland territory and roads were snow-covered. The fire has been extinguished.
Azerigaz Production Unit of SOCAR is engaged in transportation and distribution of gas in Azerbaijan.
Goychay city is located in the center of Azerbaijan, 255 kilometers from the capital Baku.
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