Rescue site of the italian energy storage power station

What happened at a hydroelectric power plant in Italy?

At least three people have died and four are missing after a fire and explosion underground at a hydroelectric power plant in northern Italy, the local mayor said. Italian utility group Enel said that a fire had broken out on one of its transformers at its hydro power plant in Bargi, close to Bologna in early afternoon.

How many people died in a hydroelectric plant explosion in Italy?

Divers in northern Italy have recovered the last two bodies of workers killed by the explosion that collapsed and flooded several levels of an underground hydroelectric plant, bringing the death toll to seven.

What happened at ENEL power plant in Bologna?

Italian utility group Enel said that a fire had broken out on one of its transformers at its hydro power plant in Bargi, close to Bologna in early afternoon. The fire brigade said earlier that an explosion had occurred around 3:00pm (2pm Irish time) at a dam on Lake Suviana which is one of three artificial lakes that feed the power station.

Are fire brigades trying to get access to a hydroelectric power plant?

"I have been told that the fire brigade are trying to get access but are having difficulties," he added. At least three people have died and four are missing after a fire and explosion underground at a hydroelectric power plant in northern Italy, the local mayor said.

What happened at Bologna hydroelectric plant?

Search and rescue operations were still under way on Wednesday morning at a decades-old hydroelectric plant close to the northern Italian city of Bologna, after a devastating blast a day before killed at least three workers, injured five, and left four missing. Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

What happened at Enel Green Power Plant?

The explosion Tuesday at the Enel Green Power plant, in northern Bologna province, occurred at depth of some 40 meters (130 feet) below water level. Four other workers who were wounded in the massive blast are hospitalized and two of them are still in serious condition, officials said.