An emergency with a cracked three-story building in Balakhna has caught the attention of Bastrykin.

      The head of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, requested a report on the information regarding the collapse of part of a building in Balakhna, Nizhny Novgorod region, the press service of the Investigative Committee reports. The acting head of the Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Nizhny Novgorod region, Alexander Dynkov, has been instructed to report on the progress of the criminal investigation and the established circumstances. Recall that on April 17, a crack suddenly appeared in the building, which began to rapidly spread. Several windows were shattered, and the balcony was tilted. Rescuers evacuated 18 adults and two children. A total of 35 people live in the building, and they were sent to a temporary accommodation point. A criminal case has been initiated under the article on negligence. The prosecutor's office is monitoring the investigation of the incident. An emergency situation regime has been introduced in the city. The causes of the crack are being investigated. Edward Kiselnikov, head of the housing and engineering infrastructure department of the Balakhna district administration, added that the house will be recognized as emergency, and residents will be provided with new housing.

      There are also rumors on the internet that residents will be relocated to barracks. However, the head of the district, Andrey Dranishnikov, denied this information, stating that the residents of Balakhna will be relocated to "normal housing." The real estate will meet all legislative requirements. In addition, some may receive monetary compensation for the purchase of new apartments. Earlier, we reported that a criminal case was initiated in the Nizhny Novgorod region due to orphans being settled in dangerous houses. The most interesting and urgent news can be read on our Telegram and MAX.

      Author: David Pechersky · Photo: Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Nizhny Novgorod region

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