Cause of Hebei explosion killing 22 still unknown
By Hou Liqiang, Li Hongyang and Wang Jianfen |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2018-11-28 08:39
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The cause of the explosion that claimed 22 lives in Hebei is still unknown, despite media reports that a blast of a vehicle transporting hazardous chemicals led to a fire engulfing trucks with drivers inside, said authorities.
The blast occurred near Hebei Shenghua Chemical Industry Co in Qiaodong district, Zhangjiakou city, around 12:41 am. The accident also injured 22 others, who have been hospitalized.
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