A huge explosion at a factory in northern China has killed two people and injured 84 others, with five people still missing, state media reported. The blast happened at around 15:00 local time (07:00 GMT) Sunday at Baogang United Steel plant in Inner Mongolia, causing noticeable tremors in the area. Footage online showed the explosion sending large plumes of smoke into the sky, while the ground was littered with debris, including collapsed ceilings and pipes. Five among the dozens hospitalized suffered serious injuries, state media reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast. Baogang United Steel is a major state-owned iron and steel enterprise. China has a long history of industrial accidents, from factory explosions and mine collapses to mudslides. In 2015, two massive explosions in the port of Tianjin killed 173 people, leaving hundreds more injured and devastating large areas of the city. In May last year, an explosion in a chemical plant in the eastern province of Shandong killed five people and injured at least 19, with the blast ripping the windows of nearby buildings from their hinges.
Tragic Factory Explosion in China Claims Lives
Tragic Factory Explosion in China Claims Lives
A powerful explosion at a steel factory in Inner Mongolia resulted in two fatalities and 84 injuries. Rescue operations are underway for those still missing.
A significant explosion occurred at Baogang United Steel plant in Inner Mongolia, China, causing the deaths of two workers and injuring 84 others, with five individuals still unaccounted for. The explosion, which led to severe structural damage and visible tremors felt nearby, has led to an ongoing investigation by authorities. This incident marks another tragic event in China's history of industrial accidents, highlighting safety concerns within the sector.
