Another explosion at a new chemical plant in eastern China
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Firefighters try to put out the fire at the explosion site. (Source: zjol.com.cn) |
An explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China's Zhejiang Province on October 5 injured seven people, two of whom are in critical condition, Xinhua news agency reported.
According to sources, the explosion occurred at around 10:30 a.m. the same day at the Zhejiang Hongxiang Chemical Company in Shangyu City.
About 70 firefighters and 22 fire engines were rushed to the scene to put out the fire and prevent it from spreading to a nearby warehouse.
This warehouse contains 50 tons of flammable chemicals./.
According to VNA