Explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in Bargi, Italy - in pictures

  • Firefighters work at the site after a blast at a hydroelectric power plant in Bargi, Italy. Reuters
    Firefighters work at the site after a blast at a hydroelectric power plant in Bargi, Italy. Reuters
  • The power plant, on the edge of Lake Suviana, is about 70km from the city of Bologna. Reuters
    The power plant, on the edge of Lake Suviana, is about 70km from the city of Bologna. Reuters
  • Four people have been confirmed killed in the blast, while at least five are missing. Reuters
    Four people have been confirmed killed in the blast, while at least five are missing. Reuters
  • Rescuers believe three workers are trapped nine floors below ground in a flooded part of the plant. Reuters
    Rescuers believe three workers are trapped nine floors below ground in a flooded part of the plant. Reuters
  • Enel Green Power, which operates the plant, says the blast did not reduce power supply to the region. Reuters
    Enel Green Power, which operates the plant, says the blast did not reduce power supply to the region. Reuters
  • Much of the plant has been flooded, and divers are working to rescue the missing workers. EPA
    Much of the plant has been flooded, and divers are working to rescue the missing workers. EPA
  • Three people were injured in the blast, and authorities say one is in serious condition. EPA
    Three people were injured in the blast, and authorities say one is in serious condition. EPA
  • Marco Masinara, the Mayor of nearby Camugnano, called the explosion a “terrible workplace accident” that affected the “entire community”. EPA
    Marco Masinara, the Mayor of nearby Camugnano, called the explosion a “terrible workplace accident” that affected the “entire community”. EPA
  • The cause of the explosion has yet to be officially determined. EPA
    The cause of the explosion has yet to be officially determined. EPA