Bosnia: Explosion in hydroelectric plant kills 3

- Incident took place at Thursday noon when workers were cleaning turbines in power plant

Three people have been killed in an explosion in the hydroelectric power plant near northwestern Bihac city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Police Inspector Adnan Beganovic told Anadolu Agency that the explosion occurred at Thursday noon.

'The explosion occurred when the workers were cleaning the turbines in the power plant. Three workers lost their lives, while another sustained injuries,' said Beganovic.

The injured worker was rushed to a local hospital.

The investigation into the incident has been launched.

By Lejla Biogradlija in Belgrade, Serbia

Anadolu Agency

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