MIA starts investigation into Tbilisi gas explosion

Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs has opened an investigation into the gas explosion in Tbilisi, which killed four people on 16 January .

The explosion, which took place on the fourth floor of a newly-built nine-storey residential building in Didi Digomi district of Tbilisi, also injured eight others.

The investigation will look into violations of safety procedures, Agedna.ge reported.

Initial testimonies gathered by police from witnesses show that a gas leak may have caused the explosion in the residential building.

Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze declared January 17 a day of mourning in the country.