A criminal case has been initiated following the fire at "Nizhnekamskneftekhim."

      After the fire at "Nizhnekamskneftekhim," a criminal case has been initiated. According to the press service of the Investigative Committee of Russia for Tatarstan, the investigation suggests that the cause of the incident was a violation of safety regulations. Currently, witnesses are being interviewed and the other circumstances of the incident are being established. It was previously reported that one person died in the fire, and 52 people sustained injuries of varying severity. Medical personnel in the city have been placed on high alert. The President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, is being promptly informed about the situation.

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      The Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal investigation into the emergency at "Nizhnekamskneftekhim." Following the incident that occurred on March 31 at the "Nizhnekamskneftekhim" site, the authorities of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan have opened a criminal case. 16:19 31.03.2026 Kazan Vedomosti - Kazan

      The Investigative Committee of Tatarstan has opened a criminal case after the emergency at "Nizhnekamskneftekhim." A criminal case has been initiated in Tatarstan due to the incident at "Nizhnekamskneftekhim." 16:16 31.03.2026 Business Online - Kazan

      A criminal case has been initiated after the fire at "Nizhnekamskneftekhim." After the fire at "Nizhnekamskneftekhim," a criminal case has been initiated. According to the press service of the Investigative Committee of Russia for Tatarstan, the investigation suggests that the cause of the incident was a violation of safety regulations. 16:12 31.03.2026 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan

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