Blast hits cableway on Mount Elbrus, no injuries

NALCHIK. February 19. KAZINFORM A cableway on Mount Elbrus in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria has been hit by an explosion, but no one has been injured, local police said. Kazinform refers to RIA Novosti.

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The blast occurred late on Friday between the Stary Krugozor and Mir stations. Some 30 out of 45 cable cars have been damaged, a source said.

"There are no injuries," the source added.

An eyewitness said a nearby cableway has been closed as experts are conducting searches for explosives in the area. Kazinform cites RIA Novosti. See www.en.rian.ru