RA IC names the cause of the explosion at the Hrazdan TPP

ArmInfo. An air tank exploded at the Hrazdan TPP, the Investigative Committee of Armenia reports,  presenting details of the incident on September 10.

On the evening of September 10, a powerful explosion occurred in the foundry located  within the territory of the TPP. The Investigative Committee has  opened a case under Part 2 of Article 355 (violation of labor  protection rules or requirements or ensuring safety during  construction, mining or other work) of the Criminal Code. It was  later revealed that the Urban Development, Technical and Fire Safety  Inspectorate of Armenia had issued a negative opinion regarding the  illegally operated smelter at the Hrazdan TPP, where the explosion  took place. 

According to the investigation materials, at 16:45 there was an  explosion of a compressed air tank. As a result, 6 people, who were  employees of the company operating the facility were injured and  hospitalized.  One of them, a 46-year-old resident of the city of  Razdan, died in a medical center without regaining consciousness. Two  victims were questioned, but it was not possible to carry out the  necessary investigative actions with the other three due to their  health condition. Expertise has been ordered. The investigation is  ongoing.