Blast occurs at Yerevan glass workshop

Three people were injured after an explosion at a glass workshop in Yerevan, the press office of the Armenian emergency service reported.

The 911 emergency hotline received a call at 10:28am local time, informing that a blast had occurred in Yerevan’s Artashisyan Street, and that rescuers were needed.

Two crews of firefighters, one crew of rescuers and a psychological support instructor were sent to the site, ARKA reported.

According to preliminary information, two people were hospitalized, while another person was rushed to hospital by local efforts.