Reservoir on Novatek's deposit explodes, hurts 5 people

MOSCOW, Aug 17 (PRIME) -- An explosion occurred on a deposit of Russian gas producer Novatek on the Yamal Peninsula, five workers were injured, a representative for the emergency services told PRIME on Tuesday.

"During repairs on an empty reservoir on the Yarudeiskoye oil and gas condensate deposit in Nadym owned by Novatek, the gas-air mixture blasted without fire. Five workers were injured and took to hospital," the official said.

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