The Ministry of Health announced about six seriously wounded in Shirvan (updated)

 Six injured in an explosion at an ammunition factory "Araz" have been delivered to the hospital in the city of Shirvan. Their  health is serious, there is not an  information on the  victims yet, said the same source. Local authorities reported about the evacuation of people from  the houses nearby  to the plant. Explosion  and fire continues at the site. -02В-

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On Tuesday,  at about 15:00 at a military factory in the city of Shirvan (120 km  to the west of Baku), there was a loud explosion. Information and video from the event soon appeared in social networks. The Government did not comment on the incident yet. There is no  information on casualties, causes of  explosion, and its scales. It is not known yet the name of the enterprise, where the crash occurred. However, judging by the videos, the explosion was very strong and black smoke could be seen for several kilometers.

The Ministry of Health has sent medical teams by helicopters to Shirvan to assist the victims. The number of victims and the extent of injuries is still unknown, Turan was told in the Ministry of Health. However, judging by the fact that the medical team  are sent from Baku  their number if great. -02В-