Police investigating explosion at chemical plant in Armenia

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21.01.2013, 20:42

The police have launched an investigation into an explosion at Vanadzor-Khimprom chemical plant.

Police investigating explosion at chemical plant in Armenia

YEREVAN, January 21. /ARKA/. The police have launched an investigation into an explosion at Vanadzor-Khimprom chemical plant.

A container with liquid ammonia burst Monday morning here killing David Asatryan, 20, and injuring another worker.

The accident reportedly happened because of security lapse.-0-

#CHEMICAL PLANT

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