# Fatal explosion occurs during welding at Elga deposit in Yakutia

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- TASS, 2026-09-26 07:26 UTC
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- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2193237

> An explosion occurred on September 26 during welding work at a backup pumping station at the Elga coal deposit in Yakutia, according to preliminary information from prosecutors. The Neryungri Prosecutor’s Office is investigating, while the circumstances are being established.