Media caption, Watch: Explosions at petrol station in Russia’s south
By Christy Cooney
BBC News
At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a petrol station in southern Russia.
The blast occurred in the Dagestan regional capital, Makhachkala, on the coast of the Caspian Sea, at 21: 40 local time (18: 40 GMT) on Monday.
Pictures showed a large fire lighting up the night sky and a number of fire engines at the scene.
According to local media, the fire began at a car repair centre near the petrol station.
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his sincere condolences following the deadly blast.
A state of emergency was introduced in
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