The death toll in an explosion at a petrol station in Russia's Caspian Sea region of Dagestan has risen to 12, including two children, the emergencies ministry said on Saturday. The blast, which occurred on Friday outside the regional capital of Makhachkala,

An explosion at a petrol station in Dagestan, Russia, has resulted in 12 deaths, including two children, and injured 23 others. Four people remain hospitalized, with one in serious condition. Authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the incident and declared a day of mourning on September 28.

Regional authorities said a criminal investigation was opened and Saturday has been declared a day of mourning in Dagestan. Last August, a massive explosion at a petrol station in Dagestan killed 35 people and injured 115 more.

An explosion at a petrol station in Russia's Caspian Sea region of Dagestan killed 10 people on Friday, including two children, the emergencies ministry said. A ministry statement on the Telegram messaging app said 11 people were injured in the blast outside the regional capital of Makhachkala.

Local officials say a body was pulled from the rubble following an explosion at a gas station in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan, bringing the death toll to at least 11