Six killed, 5 injured in fire at Moscow underground parking lot

Eight die in fire at Moscow underground parking lot

Eight die in fire at Moscow underground parking lot

At least six people have died in a massive blaze at an underground parking lot in Moscow. The accident happened in a building under construction.

At least one person has been rushed to hospital by helicopter with carbon monoxide poisoning. According to the latest information, three people have been placed in intensive care with injuries.

The cause of the blaze on the basement parking lot in a luxurious apartment building is reported to be a construction waste bin catching fire.

At least 15 fire brigades were involved in extinguishing the fire, which has now been put out.