In settlement Polar there was a cylinder explosion.

On February, 22nd at 11 o'clock 25 minutes (local time) in settlement Polar Nadym area the gas bag which transported in the car «Ural Mountains-Kung» has blown up. 5 persons have suffered. The cause of the explosion is found out.

3 persons after inspection of doctors have refused hospitalization. 2 persons with burns of 1-2 degrees deliver in city hospital of Nadym. The distance from Nadym to Polar 220 km.

Meteorological conditions:-11-13°S, a wind of 2-3 km/s.