Explosion near chemical plant in China leaves 22 dead , 22 wounded others

SANAA, Nov. 28 (YPA) – At least 22 people were killed and 22 others wounded on Wednesday as a result of an explosion near a chemical plant in the city of Zhangjiakou, northern China.

According to a city administration statement, the incident took place on late Tuesday at 14.00 local time (19:41 Moscow time), near the chemical plant in the city.

According to the authorities’ statements, 22 people were currently confirmed dead and 22 others injured.

Reports said that at least 38 trucks and 12 vehicles were burnt as result of a fire caused by the explosion,

The search and rescue operations are ongoing, the statement read.

The cause of the accident is under investigation, the statement added.

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