11 killed, over 100 injured in gas explosion in Central China

By Abhilasha On Jun 13, 2021 0

SHIYAN, June 13, 2021 Rescuers work at a gas pipe explosion site in Yanhu Community of Zhangwan District in Shiyan City, central China's Hubei Province, June 13, 2021.. A gas pipe explosion occurred in a residential community in Zhangwan District of Shiyan City, central China's Hubei Province, at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to local authorities.. The number of casualties is still being verified as the search and rescue is under way. (Credit Image: ? Xinhua via ZUMA Press)

Hong Kong: At least 11 people succumbed and over 100 injured after gas explosion in central China on Sunday, the state media reported.

The blast occurred at around 6.30 am local time in China i.e 9.30 AM in India. The blast took place in the Yanhu market of Shiyan city at Zhangwan district

Nearly 140 people have been rescued so far by the authorities including 39 serious injuries. The blast has destroyed many buildings and injured people. The city’s municipal department initially said “many” people were trapped after the incident.

The video footage and images circulating on social media platform Weibo , a microblogging social networking site of China showed rescue teams working on destroyed buildings.

A clear explanation about the accident is yet to be informed and is under investigation.

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