The number of victims of the fall of the tribune in the Rostov region has reached 21

The number of victims of the collapse of the stands on the territory of the rowing canal in Rostov-on-Don increased to 21. This was reported in the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Rostov Region.

“As of 19:10, 21 people were injured as a result of the overturning of the podium, including 15 children and 6 adults (including 1 dead woman),” reports the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Rostov Region in its telegram channel. It is noted that the victims are provided with all necessary medical assistance.

The grandstand collapsed during a school football competition. The crash was due to strong winds. On this fact, a criminal case was initiated under the second part of Article 238 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. This article regulates incidents that occurred due to violations of safety requirements that negligently caused the death of a person. This was announced by the Investigative Committee of Russia in telegram channel.

According to the telegram channel Don Mash, four children are in serious condition. One of them is in serious condition, his head is pierced.