A devastating explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China has claimed at least five lives and injured 21 others, with six more reported missing. The incident occurred around midday in the city of Weifang, according to state media reports.
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV captured footage showing windows shattered and torn from their hinges by the blast. Beijing News shared images of residents’ belongings scattered across the street, blown out by the force of the explosion.
Emergency responders are actively working at the site. The Ministry of Emergency Management confirmed that approximately 230 firefighters and 55 emergency vehicles have been dispatched to assist in the rescue efforts.
Past incidents at chemical facilities across China serve as grim reminders of the risks involved. Recent years have seen similar tragedies, including blasts in Ningxia in 2024 and Jiangxi in 2023. The most catastrophic was the 2015 Tianjin port explosion, which killed over 170 people and injured hundreds, prompting the government to tighten regulations on chemical storage and handling.
Authorities continue to search for survivors and contain the aftermath of this latest disaster, as questions about safety standards at chemical plants remain in the public eye.
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