Explosion at the Ritom hydroelectric power plant, located in Piotta in Leventina in the Canton of Ticino. This was reported by Swiss radio and television. According to initial information reported by Rsi, part of the structure has also collapsed.
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The Ticino cantonal police confirmed to Rsi that an intervention was underway. “The patrols are active, but it is premature to provide further details.” Some people may have been involved”.
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Several media report that emergency services are strongly intervening on site: firefighters, rescuers from Tre Valli Soccorso and a Rega helicopter, as well as the police who have cordoned off the area.