Key Takeaways
- The total evacuation of Sergiyev Posad was ordered after an explosion at the plant.
- Emergency services responded quickly, sealing off the optical‑mechanical plant.
- Residents of the Moscow region were advised to stay away from the site for safety.
- Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the blast.
Moscow: A total evacuation has been declared after an explosion at an optical‑mechanical plant in Sergiyev Posad.
Authorities confirmed the incident in the Moscow region on Wednesday, urging all workers and nearby residents to leave the area immediately.
Earlier in the day, the emergency services told Sputnik that an explosion had hit an optical-mechanical plant in Sergiyev Posad. Information about the causes of the incident and the victims is being specified.
“Representatives of law enforcement agencies and the head of the district are on the spot. A total evacuation of all buildings and workshops, including rented ones, has been announced at [the plant],” the authorities wrote on Telegram.
