At least two people have died and 34 people have been injured after an explosion at a chemical plant in Panjin, northeast China, on Sunday.
In addition to the dead, 12 other people are still unaccounted for. Of the total number of injured, four remain in serious condition, while 30 others have a slight prognosis. All have been taken to a nearby medical center for care, as reported by ‘China Daily’.
The incident occurred during a maintenance process at the facility operated by the privately owned Panjin Haoye Chemical Co. in Lianoning province.
Local authorities have carried out an emergency response as well as rescue work, all while investigating the cause of the accident.
The explosion occurred at around 13.30 local time (08.30 in mainland Spain).
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
