An explosion in a cafe in Shchuchinsk, Kazakhstan, resulted in the death of seven people and injured another 19.

An explosion followed by a fire occurred in a café in the city of Shchuchinsk, Kazakhstan, resulting in the death of at least seven people and injuring another 19, according to local authorities. The incident was confirmed on Friday, and among the victims is a 16-year-old teenager. Emergency teams quickly intervened to extinguish the fire and transport the injured to hospitals in the area. Authorities have not provided details about the causes of the explosion, which could be related to a technical malfunction or a gas accumulation. Up to 13 people remain hospitalized, but their condition has not been specified. The incident has generated a significant public reaction, considering the large number of victims and the social location of the café. Authorities have promised to provide additional information as it becomes available.