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Two workers die after explosion at hydroelectric power plant in Switzerland

CNN Portugal9 September 2026 at 15:47

Two people died after an explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in Switzerland. The incident occurred during renovation work on the facilities.

The two workers who lost their lives were involved in the modernization works of the power plant. The causes of the explosion are still being investigated by Swiss authorities.

The hydroelectric power plant was undergoing renovation when the accident occurred. Emergency teams were dispatched to the scene of the incident.

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