On December 12, at 23:13, the Emergency Management National Center received a national alert regarding an explosion in Yerevan’s Noragyugh 1 street. The explosion was caused by a gas leak. The Rescue Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia has reported that one person was injured in the administrative-residential building of the Yerevan City Rescue Department.

It is important to note that the explosion also caused damage to two vehicles, a Hyundai and a Mercedes-Benz. The Hyundai vehicle exploded on the road and caught fire due to a gas leak and improper operation of the gas cylinder. Fortunately, there were no casualties or further gas leakage.

Prior to the arrival of rescuers, the gas supply to the Hyundai vehicle was forcefully cut off. Rescuers also took measures to stop the gas supply and close the valve of the gas cylinder in the Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

These events serve as a reminder of the importance of proper gas cylinder maintenance and safe handling. Authorities are investigating the incident further to ensure that similar incidents can be prevented in the future. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.