Explosion Hits Russian Metro, Leaves at Least 10 Dead, 50 Injured

A suspected IED explosion inside a car of the St. Petersburg Metro system has resulted in casualties among passengers, according to the transit system’s management. An evacuation is underway and some stations have been closed for entry.

Preliminary reports indicate that at least 10 people may have been killed and 50 injured in the blast, news agencies said citing sources close to the investigation.

The incident reportedly happened at the Sennaya station of the northwestern Russian city’s underground transit system.
Source: RT