A total of 144 people were injured as a result of gas-filled balloons exploding during the final pre-election rally of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia.
© PanARMENIAN Photo / Go to the mediabankA total of 144 people were injured as a result of gas-filled balloons exploding during the final pre-election rally of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia.
A total of 144 people were injured as a result of gas-filled balloons exploding during the final pre-election rally of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia.
© PanARMENIAN Photo / Go to the mediabankHundreds of balloons placed near the stage exploded in flame, splattering people nearby with droplets of molten latex.
Hundreds of balloons placed near the stage exploded in flame, splattering people nearby with droplets of molten latex.
© PanARMENIAN Photo / Go to the mediabankOfficial sources said the balloons were filled with helium and the fire may have been started by a lighted cigarette.
Official sources said the balloons were filled with helium and the fire may have been started by a lighted cigarette.
© PanARMENIAN Photo / Go to the mediabankAccording to the Healthcare Ministry the injured are in a satisfactory condition and hospitals are providing them with all necessary care.
According to the Healthcare Ministry the injured are in a satisfactory condition and hospitals are providing them with all necessary care.
© PanARMENIAN Photo / Go to the mediabankNo one was killed as a result of the blast. Some of those who were taken to the hospital were injured in the panic that followed the explosion. Several of them were discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment.
No one was killed as a result of the blast. Some of those who were taken to the hospital were injured in the panic that followed the explosion. Several of them were discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment.
© PanARMENIAN Photo / Go to the mediabankThe rally was held in Republic Square in Yerevan in the run-up to parliamentary elections on May 6. The people injured were those standing closest to the stage.
The rally was held in Republic Square in Yerevan in the run-up to parliamentary elections on May 6. The people injured were those standing closest to the stage.