Trial to Begin in Fatal Gas Explosion Case That Killed Eight in Prešov
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A court trial will begin next month for five men charged in connection with a deadly gas explosion in Prešov that killed eight people. The defendants face potential sentences of up to ten years in prison. The gas explosion occurred in the eastern Slovak city of Prešov, which is the regional capital and third-largest city in Slovakia. Gas explosions in residential or commercial buildings often result from faulty installations, inadequate maintenance, or safety violations, leading to criminal charges against those responsible for gas system oversight or construction work.