Death toll rises to 38 from building collapse in Russia

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The death toll in a gas explosion that hit a residential building in Magnitogorsk city has risen to 38.  The Russian authorities said that eight of the 133 people living in the building still remain missing. Rescue work is on to trace the missing people from under the debris.

On Monday, a natural gas blast hit one of the blocks of a 10-storied residential building, destroying and damaging scores of apartments.

 

Six children are among victims of the accident after a block of the 10-story building collapsed following a gas explosion on Monday, the ministry said in a statement on its official website.

At least three persons remain missing, as the third part of the building rubble is yet to be searched.

An 11-month baby was rescued from the wreckage of the building on Tuesday.

The rescue services continue their activities.