10 people killed in St. Petersburg subway blast – initial reports
A suspected IED explosion inside a subway train of the St. Petersburg Metro system has resulted in casualties among passengers, according to the transit system’s management. An evacuation is underway and some stations have been closed for entry, RT reported.
Preliminary reports indicate that some 10 people may have been killed and 20 injured in the blast, news agencies said citing sources close to the investigation. The incident reportedly happened at the Sennaya station of the northwestern Russian city’s underground transit system.
At least eight stations of the metro have been closed for passengers. Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged a thorough investigation. “We are considering all possible causes, including terrorism,” he said in a statement.
