29 Sep 2011 19:27

Gazprom starts repairs to ruptured gas pipeline near Kaluga, supply restored through alternative pipeline

MOSCOW. Sept 29 (Interfax) - OOO Gazprom Transgaz Moscow cut off the ruptured section of a gas pipeline in the Kaluga region at 3:50 p.m. Moscow time and launched repairs involving the Belousovo gas pipeline management department and Gazprom Transgaz Moscow's emergency crews.

The rupture in the Yakshuny-Belousovo pipeline (720 mm in diameter) occurred at 3:45 p.m. Moscow time near the town of Maloyaroslavets.

The damaged section is 8 meters long and 6 km away from the nearest residential area.

No casualties or destructions were reported.

Gas supply has been fully restored through a parallel pipeline.

Investigators are working at the site.