Ashgabat, 6 November 2003 (RFE/RL) -- Seven people were killed and scores more injured after an apparent gas explosion in a residential area of the Turkmen capital Ashgabat last night. Igor Shilov, a senior member of Turkmenistan's Civil Defense Department, said a preliminary investigation showed that gas leak was the cause of the explosion.
Residents of the affected area said at least 30 people were injured in the explosion.
Residents of the affected area said at least 30 people were injured in the explosion.