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37 Dead in Devastating Fireworks Plant Blast
9 May
Summary
- A fireworks plant explosion in central China resulted in 37 fatalities.
- One person remains missing following the blast in Hunan province.
- Authorities are investigating the cause and halted local fireworks production.
A devastating explosion at a fireworks plant in Changsha, Hunan province, has claimed the lives of 37 people. As of Friday, state media reported the rising death toll, with one person still missing.
The blast occurred on Monday at a facility operated by Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. The company is based in Liuyang, a city renowned for its deep-rooted history in fireworks production.
In response to the tragedy, authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion. They have also mandated the immediate suspension of all fireworks manufacturing operations in the vicinity.
Initial reports indicated that over 60 individuals sustained injuries in the incident. This explosion follows two other fatal incidents at fireworks shops around the Lunar New Year period earlier this year.
