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Explosion at hydroelectric power plant in Switzerland kills two workers

SOL9 September 2026 at 17:28

Two people died this Wednesday following an explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in Piotta, in southern Switzerland. The victims were two workers who were seriously injured in the accident and ultimately succumbed to their injuries.

The incident occurred at the hydroelectric power plant located in that locality in the south of the country. The explosion caused serious injuries to the two workers, who did not survive.

Swiss authorities are investigating the causes of the explosion. So far, no explanations have been given for what caused the accident at the hydroelectric infrastructure.

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