In Kyiv A 16-year-old girl fell into a pit of boiling waterwhich was formed as a result of a heating network failure in the Goloseevsky district. Minor hospitalized in serious condition.
This was reported by the press service of the capital police. Criminal proceedings have been initiated regarding this fact.
What is known
“The investigation established that yesterday (January 2 – Ed.) on Valery Lobanovsky Avenue there was a break in the heat-conducting pipe central heating systems, causing hot water to rise to the surface, creating a danger for pedestrians. Despite the presence of a fencing of the emergency area, due to its improper arrangement and untimely response of the relevant services, people were hurt“, the message says.
The police said that a 16-year-old girl fell into a pit of hot water. received burns affecting about 73% of the body. The victim was hospitalized and is now in serious condition in intensive care. In addition, law enforcement officers identified another victim – A 53-year-old woman who suffered burns to her lower extremities.
On facts of violation of safety rules when performing work with increased danger, which resulted in grave consequences, and official negligence, which resulted in grave consequences, pre-trial investigation has begun.
Law enforcement officers established all the circumstances of the incident and provided a legal assessment of the actions of officials responsible for the maintenance and safe operation of heating networks. The heaviest penalty is up to eight years in prison.
Suspect detained
Subsequently it became known that Investigators detained an official of the KP “Kievteploenergo” due to the fall of a minor girl into a pit of boiling water, formed as a result of a breakthrough in the heating network.
Detained – site manager of a utility company. A notice of suspicion is being prepared for him under Part 2 of Art. 272 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – violation of safety rules during the performance of work with increased danger, resulting in grave consequences.
In addition, the court has prepared petition for the selection of a preventive measure for the detainee in the form of detention. Investigative actions are ongoing. Procedural management is carried out by the Goloseevsk District Prosecutor’s Office.
As OBOZ.UA reported, in Kyiv on Friday, January 2, a heating network breakthrough occurred on Valery Lobanovsky Avenue. As a result, the roadway was flooded with boiling water and filled with steam, and the road turned into a river.
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