Criminologists of the central office of the Investigative Committee went to the site of a gas explosion in a house in Novosibirsk

This was reported by the press service of the department.

It is noted that the criminologists of the central office and employees of the SEC left for Novosibirsk on behalf of the chairman of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin.

They provide on-site practical assistance in the investigation of a criminal case on the fact of an emergency.

As a result of an emergency in Novosibirsk, 13 people died, including a two-year-old child.

Earlier it became known that charges were brought against two defendants in the criminal case, which was initiated by Part 3 of Art.

238 of the Criminal Code of Russia (performance of work and provision of services that do not meet the requirements of the safety of life and health of consumers, which negligently caused the death of more than two persons).