AN explosion at a pesticide plant in eastern China has killed 47 people and injured more than 600 – the latest casualties in a series of industrial accidents. The blast occurred on Thursday a…
AN explosion at a pesticide plant in eastern China has killed 47 people and injured more than 600 - the latest casualties in a series of industrial accidents.
The fire, which started at a plant owned by the Tianjiayi Chemical Company, then spread to neighbouring factories.The cause of the explosion is being investigated. "All the windows were smashed. I went to have a look. Near the site there was blood everywhere. People were crushed." He added that authorities must step up action to prevent such incidents and determine the cause of the blast as quickly as possible.
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