Russian woman reportedly blows off hand with firecracker at polling station

Source: Meduza

A woman lost part of her arm on Sunday after lighting a large firecracker in the bathroom of a polling station in the Russian city of Perm, the Telegram channel Baza reported, citing preliminary information.

Regional authorities confirmed that there was an explosion at the site and that a woman suffered an arm injury. They said she’s currently receiving medical care and that there were no other victims.

Baza reported that a 64-year-old woman named Yelena S. was seen talking on the phone before the explosion and speculated that she may have been tricked into detonating the firecracker by scammers.

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Russian woman reportedly blows off hand with firecracker at polling station

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