Police are investigating an explosion and subsequent fire that occurred on the premises of a company in Svidník on Friday evening as the criminal offense of general endangerment. The Prešov regional police preliminarily estimated the damage at more than 127,000 euros. The case was reported by Prešov regional police spokeswoman Jana Ligdayová. aktuality.sk ↗
The Institute of Pyrotechnics and Mine Clearance Issues has taken control of leading the investigation into the incident. The causes of the explosion are the subject of an internal investigative process. Firefighters and rescue units arrived at the scene, and the incident was brought under control with no reported loss of life. aktuality.sk ↗
In connection with police activity in eastern Slovakia, police are also investigating other incidents. In the cadastral area of the village of Svinia, police discovered a miscarried fetus in a wastewater cleaning channel. Regional police spokeswoman Jana Ligdayová informed the public about this discovery. teraz.sk ↗
Police also dealt with a fire in the village of Spišská Teplica on Monday morning, which caused property damage exceeding 210,000 euros. On the highway between Prešov and Poprad, road maintenance took place with traffic directed through the free lane, which, depending on favorable weather conditions, could be completed by Sunday, May 17. teraz.sk ↗
Incidents of this type are relatively rare in eastern Slovakia and always highlight the need for increased safety in industrial premises. Law enforcement authorities will continue their detailed investigation into the causes and circumstances of the explosion and the other cases. presov.korzar.sme.sk ↗
Police in eastern Slovakia investigate explosion in Svidník and other criminal offenses
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