In the USA, an explosion thundered on the day of the election - there are victims

One person died and three received mild injuries as a result of the explosion, which thundered on Tuesday in the regional hospital Damre in North Carolin (USA). The explosion occurred on the sixth floor of the hospital building at about 2:15 in the morning local time, reports AP with reference to employees of the medical institution.

The exact place of the explosion and its possible reasons are clarified. According to employees, the fire system of the hospital worked, so the fire did not spread further before the arrival of firefighters.

All patients who were in the department where the explosion occurred are evacuated. Assistance is provided to the victims.

Recall that on Tuesday in the United States, presidential elections are held.