5 dead after hot water pipe explodes in Russia hotel

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At least five people were killed and three hospitalized after a hot water pipe exploded in a hotel in Perm, Russia, and flooded the basement with boiling water, a report said.

Reuters, citing Perm’s regional investigative committee, reported that a criminal investigation has been open to determine if the Mini Hotel Caramel, which is at the bottom of a residential building, met safety requirements.

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The report pointed out that, according to Booking.com, rooms there fetch about $19 a night.