### [2026-09-9](/feed/2026/09/9/index.md)

##### Explosion
# Two people are killed and extensive damage is caused after an explosion at a hydroelectric power station in Piotta, Ticino, Switzerland. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/several-injured-explosion-hydroelectric-station-switzerland-20min-reports-2026-09-09/)

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