Armenian Police Investigate Mystery Yerevan Explosion

Armenian police are inquiring Saturday into the causes behind an uncanny explosion of decorative balloons at a rally in capital Yerevan Friday that left more than 140 people injured.

All off the injured people, including at least two children, have sustained burns and have been hospitalized in various hospitals.

At present, 94 people are still hospitalized, with 25 of them in intensive care units, according to ITAR-TASS. The lives of all of them are fortunately out of danger.

The balloons, initially believed to be simply filled with helium, exploded at a rally of the ruling Republican Party ahead of parliamentary elections Sunday.

According to initial information, the balloons went off when a man lit a cigarette nearby.

Police nevertheless investigate other scenarios for the accident, including the possibility that the balloons were full of another gas.

"This is a severe blow for all of us. Perpetrators will be found and brought to justice," stated Armenian President Serj Sargsyan.

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