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10:05, 26-Nov-2017
Two killed, two others missing in E China explosion
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Two people were killed and dozens of others injured in an explosion in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province on Sunday morning, local authorities said.
Four wounded are in critical condition, according to the latest official report issued on Sunday night.
Fifteen others are suffering minor injuries, with another two people still unaccounted for.
The explosion occurred at around 8:50 a.m. BJT in Jiangbei District, causing some buildings to collapse, according to the city’s fire department.
The official report said some residents close to the site of the blast were also hospitalized and are still receiving treatment, although no numbers were mentioned.
Billowing smoke seen in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province /Zhejiang Daily Photo
Billowing smoke seen in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province /Zhejiang Daily Photo
Reports said the explosion happened at a demolition site with no inhabitants but some workers might have been at the site.
Nearby residential communities were affected by the explosion which saw cars damaged and windows shattered.
Witnesses and local residents near the site said they felt tremors following the incident.
A rescue operation is underway after explosion on Sunday. /Zhejiang Daily Photo
A rescue operation is underway after explosion on Sunday. /Zhejiang Daily Photo
A total of 16 fire engines were dispatched to the scene.
An investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.
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