Russia hospital blast leaves several dead and injured - VIDEO - Updated

As a result of a blast at the South Ural State University student clinic in Chelyabinsk, Russian media say there are casualties.

Two patients died in intensive care at the Chelyabinsk polyclinic due to being left without oxygen during the explosion.

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In Russia, Chelyabinsk, an explosion occurred in a student clinic of the South Ural State University, Russian media say.

The fire erupted due to the explosion of a booth storing oxygen cylinders.

The EMERCOM employees are working at the scene.