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In Novosibirsk Region criminal investigation launched in death of a 20-year-old woman resulted from a sliding ice chunk

A 20-year-old woman died on 14 March 2015, at 1 PM, after a chunk of ice fell on her from the roof of house No 2 in Fedoseyev street in the city of Novosibirsk. The Novosibirsk Region investigating bodies of the Russia’s Investigative Committee have opened an investigation in a crime under part 1 of article 109 of the RF Penal Code (reckless homicide).

According to preliminary data, on 14 March the young woman was walking her dog when a piece of ice fell on her from the balcony of the 14th floor. The woman died on the spot.

At present investigative operations are underway to identify officials responsible for the accident. The investigation is ongoing.