Explosion at a Hydroelectric Plant in Ticino—Two Workers Killed

An explosion at the former Ritom hydroelectric power plant near Piotta, Ticino, claimed the lives of two workers on Wednesday.

A serious accident occurred Wednesday morning at the Ritom power plant in Piotta, TI. Two people were fatally injured.

An explosion occurred Wednesday morning at the Ritom power plant in Piotta, TI.

According to the Ticino cantonal police, a serious workplace accident occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. at the old Ritom hydroelectric power plant.