CHINA – A Chinese fireworks factory explosion in central China have killed at least 9 and injured 26, according to local reports.
Shanzhou Fireworks Co., Ltd. had an explosion on Monday at around 8.23 am local time (0023GMT) in the Hunan Province, Changde city, the state-run Xinhua News agency reported.
The Ministry of Emergency Management called on relevant authorities to identify those affected by the explosion while taking precautions to prevent another.
The ministry said the explosion‘s cause must be identified promptly.