Beirut: One person was killed and two were injured Monday in a gas explosion at the Asachinskoye gold field in Russia's Kamchatka region, local authorities said. According to Anadolu Agency, preliminary reports indicated that a propane cylinder exploded while a contractor was performing welding work at the construction site, as reported by the prosecutor's office on the Russian social media platform Max. 'The Yelizovo City Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the incident at the Asachinskoye field,' it stated. Separately, the Investigative Committee announced on Max that it opened a criminal case over alleged violations of safety regulations during construction or other work.