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May 4 2012
Over 100 injured as balloons explode at political rally in Armenia
(VIDEO, PHOTOS)
At least 144 have been injured as hundreds of balloons exploded at a
political rally in Armenia's capital Yerevan. The balloons were filled
with helium, according to the country's Emergency Ministry.
The balloons exploded near the stage, showering bystanders with molten
rubber. Scores of people have been hospitalized with burns of varying
degrees.
Preliminary information from the emergency services says that a
cigarette could have caused the fire that led to the explosion. An
investigation is under way.
The rally, which was being held ahead of the upcoming parliamentary
elections, had attracted more than 15,000 participants.
State TV reports that the President Serzh Sargsyan addressed the
crowds at the scene 30 minutes after the accident. The report also
says that Sargsyan visited those injured in hospital.
View photos at http://rt.com/news/balloons-explode-yerevan-rally-616/
May 4 2012
Over 100 injured as balloons explode at political rally in Armenia
(VIDEO, PHOTOS)
At least 144 have been injured as hundreds of balloons exploded at a
political rally in Armenia's capital Yerevan. The balloons were filled
with helium, according to the country's Emergency Ministry.
The balloons exploded near the stage, showering bystanders with molten
rubber. Scores of people have been hospitalized with burns of varying
degrees.
Preliminary information from the emergency services says that a
cigarette could have caused the fire that led to the explosion. An
investigation is under way.
The rally, which was being held ahead of the upcoming parliamentary
elections, had attracted more than 15,000 participants.
State TV reports that the President Serzh Sargsyan addressed the
crowds at the scene 30 minutes after the accident. The report also
says that Sargsyan visited those injured in hospital.
View photos at http://rt.com/news/balloons-explode-yerevan-rally-616/