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198915 minPGdoc-short

Incompatible with Life

198915 minPGdoc-short

A powerful explosion and fire occur in two passenger trains after an accident on a gas pipeline near the Chelyabinsk-Ufa railway section.

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Marina Vermisheva

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A powerful explosion and fire occur in two passenger trains after an accident on a gas pipeline near the Chelyabinsk-Ufa railway section.

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Marina Vermisheva

Marina Vermishevadirector

Yuliy Fayt

Yuliy Faytwriter

Synopsis

A gas pipeline accident near the Chelyabinsk-Ufa railway section triggers a catastrophic explosion. The incident occurs on a day when two passenger trains, Novosibirsk-Adler and Adler-Novosibirsk, are in transit. Flames engulf the trains, leading to chaos and destruction. The documentary captures the immediate aftermath of the explosion, detailing the impact on passengers and emergency response efforts. It presents a stark account of the events surrounding this tragic incident in 1989.

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