Deadly Explosion At Switzerland Power Plant Claims Two Lives

Edited by: Dmytro Hubenko

Two workers were killed in an explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in the village of Piotta in southern Switzerland on Wednesday, according to local authorities.

Police say a fire was reported at the Ritom Hydroelectric Station in the canton of Ticino around 9:30 a.m. (0730 GMT). The blaze trapped two workers inside.

Shortly thereafter, an explosion rocked the plant, severely damaging the building and gravely injuring the men, both of whom died from their…