Huge fireball seen near St Petersburg after a reported gas pipeline explosion

There are reports of a significant explosion in St Petersburg, Russia.

Photos and videos on social media show a huge fire raging.

Nexta is reporting that it was caused by an explosion on the gas pipeline between Berngardovka and Kovalev, citing the Governor of the Leningrad region.

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