China News Agency, Beijing, August 15. Yerevan news: According to Reuters reports, on the 14th local time, an explosion occurred in a shopping mall in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, killing at least 3 people and injuring 61.
The explosion occurred at a warehouse where fireworks were stored, and two large explosions caused parts of the building to collapse, the report said.
The exact cause of the explosion is unknown.
At present, an unknown number of people are still trapped under the collapsed building. The head of the Armenian Emergency Situation Ministry said that rescue teams will continue to search for survivors at night.
According to the Associated Press, the shopping center is located 2 kilometers south of the city center and is popular for its low prices and a wide variety of goods.
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