The room was flooded with boiling water: 5 killed in a pipe blast at a hotel in Russia

The incident happened at a hotel located in the basement of a residential building in Perm, after a boiling water pipe exploded, flooding a room. Three more people were rushed to a burn hospital

Authorities have launched an investigation. The flooded room

Room in hotel in Perm, Russia, after boiling water burst into it, January 20, 2020 (Photo: Untitled)

Five people perished in the city of Perm, Russia, after a hot water burst exploded during the night and flooded a basement hotel room with boiling water - the District Investigation Commission announced. At least three more people were taken to a burn hospital. The hotel, "Mini Hotel Caramel," is located in the basement of a residential building.

Investigators also began a criminal investigation on suspicion that the scene provided services that did not meet safety needs and were expected to interview casualties, conduct investigations and gather evidence from the scene.

According to Booking.com, a double room for two people at this hotel costs 1170 rubles - which is about $ 19 - for one night.

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