Shchuchinsk cafe blast kills 7 staff, injures 13
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An explosion at a cafe in Shchuchinsk, Kazakhstan, killed seven employees, the local administration said. Thirteen people were hospitalized with burns. The youngest victim was 16 years old.
Key Facts
- The death toll from the Shchuchinsk cafe explosion rose to seven, all employees of the establishment, according to the local administration.
- Thirteen people were hospitalized with burns following the blast.
- The youngest victim was a 16-year-old girl who was at the cafe with her mother.
The Explosion
Video footage of the moment of the explosion at the cafe in Shchuchinsk has emerged. The blast killed seven people, all of whom were employees of the cafe, according to the local administration. The youngest victim was 16 years old and was at the cafe with her mother.
Casualties and Response
Thirteen people were hospitalized with burns following the explosion. The local administration reported that all seven fatalities were cafe staff members.