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4 including young athletes, coaches injured in blast at ski center in Türkiye's Sivas

4 including young athletes, coaches injured in blast at ski center in Türkiye's Sivas
4 including young athletes, coaches injured in blast at ski center in Türkiye's Sivas
January 21, 2025 11:46 AM GMT+03:00

A gas-related explosion at a hotel in the Yildiz Mountain Ski Center in Sivas has left four people injured, according to a statement from the Sivas Governor's Office.

The explosion occurred around 9:20 a.m. in the rest area for female ski athletes located on the lower floor of the Yildizhan Hotel.

While the exact cause of the blast remains unclear, officials described it as a minor explosion.

"Two ski athletes and one coach sustained minor injuries, while another coach suffered second-degree burns to his hands and face," the governor's office said in a statement.

Emergency responders quickly transported the injured individuals to hospitals in the city center, utilizing ambulances and an air ambulance.

Authorities confirmed that none of the injured were in life-threatening condition.

May 08, 2025 12:37 PM GMT+03:00
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