Several dead after apartment building came tumbling down in Russia. Hear the cries for help from the rubble

at Least four people lost their lives when parts of a high-rise building came tumbling down in the city of Magnitogorsk in the south of Russia, reports Russian media.

Many of the residents were still asleep in the apartments of their then it was likely a gas explosion, occurred at 06-time on Monday morning local time.

Local media says it is unclear how many people are still trapped, but it is heard cries for help from ruinhaugen.

19 persons are so placed rescued out alive, but according to the viseguvernør Oleg Klimov is 79 people still missing. It writes Russia Today.

A spokesman for the governor lit later in the day that the number of dead has increased from three to four.

It is not known whether they were in the apartment building when the accident happened.

According to the state news agency Ria are 48 apartments damaged by the explosion. It is not stated how many floors of the tower block had, but it must be registered 110 residents at the address.

A large number of ambulances and fire engines were sent to the scene of the accident.

RESTING: 79 residents are missing after parts of a high-rise building came tumbling down in the city of Magnitogorsk. Photo: Reuters / NTB Scanpix Show more