A criminal case has been opened following an explosion at a tandyr bakery in one of Astana's markets, reports infohub.kz.

An investigation has been launched, the Astana Police Department said. "Preliminary findings indicate a gas-air mixture ignited from a composite gas cylinder inside the tandyr samsa preparation area on the market grounds. Investigative actions are underway to determine all circumstances of the incident," the police statement added.

Earlier today, an explosion occurred at a tandyr bakery in the capital's market. According to the Astana Public Health Department, four people were injured.