Explosion in Luhansk hospital

July 17, 2010, Luhansk.

A story about the consequences of the explosion of oxygen cylinders in the city hospital. An injured from the explosion in a wheelchair, the destroyed hospital building, falling debris, stand-up journalists, Luhansk prosecutor's office, an injured woman with a dog. Comments: injured Daryna Gusachenko; secretary of the Luhansk regional prosecutor's office Oleksandr Zaitsev.

Background: On January 18, 2010, an oxygen cylinder exploded in the intensive care unit of Luhansk City Hospital No. 7, killing 16 people (patients, medical staff, including doctors and nurses) and evacuating over 360. The cause of the tragedy was a violation of the technology of transportation and operation of oxygen equipment, including the use of cylinders in wards and the negligence of staff during refueling and maintenance.