Seven people were killed and one person was hospitalized after suspected poisoning by noxious gas at a food processing factory in Yibin City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said on Tuesday.
The incident took place at around 3 p.m. on Monday when the factory was undergoing a facilities check.
The person hospitalized is stated to be in stable condition.
An investigation into the incident has been initiated.
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