Under the rubble houses in Balashikhawhich collapsed as a result of an explosion, the body of a woman was found, who, according to eyewitnesses, called for help shortly after the emergency.

Photo: Official account of the Governor of the Moscow Region Andrey Vorobyov on Telegram

According to the Shot Telegram channel, the 32-year-old victim’s name is Maria Lopatina. It was her cries for help from under the rubble that people nearby heard.

It is known that the woman was under the rubble with her five-year-old daughter.

Maria and her daughter were in their apartment, having seen their husband and father off to work. The epicenter of the explosion was in the next room.

Maria’s mother, living in the house opposite, saw how rescuers tried to help her daughter. She and everyone nearby heard the screams of the unfortunate woman under the rubble. However, then the wall collapsed again, after which the screams were no longer heard.

Two emergency workers also died during the rescue operation. So far, seven people have been reported dead as a result of the explosion.