Explosion at old Ritom power station kills two workers

09/09/2026 · Piotta (Quinto) (TI) · Energy · Fatal

A fire inside the building was reported. Initial findings point to an explosion that hit both workers present; both died.

Old or decommissioned plants hide residual energy, gases and unknown substances. Before work: hazard analysis, isolation, gas testing and a written permit to work.

Source: polizeinews.ch (DE) · polizeinews.ch (update) (DE) · polizeinews.ch (DE) · watson.ch (FR) · Ministero pubblico del Cantone Ticino (IT)

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