At least 12 killed, 150 injured in powerful gas explosion in central China

A powerful gas line explosion ripped through a residential neighbourhood in central China’s Hubei Province on Sunday early morning, killing at least 12 people and injuring 150 others, including 39 critically.

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Published:14th Jun, 2021 at 12:08 AM

Beijing

The blast took place at about 6:30 am local time in the Zhang Wan district of Shiyan city in Hubei province, killing 12 people and trapping a large number of people under the rubble of their homes.

Authorities have rescued nearly 150 people from the area, including 39 with serious injuries and rushed them to hospitals. “In light of numerous accidents at companies and on campuses, all must work together to shoulder their responsibilities, strengthen their political comprehension and root out the causes of such hazards,’ Chinese President Xi Jinping said.

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At least 12 killed, 150 injured in powerful gas explosion in central China

A powerful gas line explosion ripped through a residential neighbourhood in central China’s Hubei Province on Sunday early morning, killing at least 12 people and injuring 150 others, including 39 critically.

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