Two dead after explosion at Swiss hydroelectric plant
An explosion and fire at the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in Piotta, southern Switzerland, has killed two workers. Authorities have classified the incident as a serious workplace accident and reported major damage to the facility. The cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed.
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Global Event Monitor. Two dead after explosion at Swiss hydroelectric plant. 2026-09-09T16:44:42.822Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:1763. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-09/two-killed-in-explosion-at-swiss-power-plant-police-7bf9c24c
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