Russia: At least one person was killed on Sunday after a gas cylinder exploded in Moscow’s iconic ‘Detsky Mir’ toy shop, as per state news agency reports. Videos of the incident show shards of glass, bits of the ceiling strewn all over the shop’s floor, with panicked people fleeing the site.
“Sadly, according to preliminary information, as a result of the incident, there is a death and some people have been injured,” Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said, reported Reuters.
As many as two people were also injured in the blast, as per initial reports.
Where is the toy store located?
Located on the Lubyanka square near to the Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters, the iconic Central Children’s Store wore a glum look with officials cordoning off the area.
The toy shop building, which also houses a number of restaurants, shops and a cinema, has been evacuated, Russian news agencies reported.
What caused the blast?
According to the Mash Telegram channel, a helium cannister exploded.