Man killed in fuel tanker explosion in Atyrau

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - A man was killed as a result of a fuel tank explosion in the city of Atyrau on January 23.

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According to reports, the accident occurred on Saturday afternoon. The man was performing welding works inside of the fuel tank when it exploded and caught fire.
Firefighters summoned to the scene extinguished the blaze in 30 minutes. It covered an area of 10 square meters.