A devastating explosion occurred at Shanzhou Fireworks Co in Changde, Hunan Province resulting in nine fatalities and 26 injuries. This tragic incident, reported by state-run Xinhua News Agency, highlights ongoing workplace safety issues in China, following previous industrial accidents. Rescue efforts, complicated by secondary explosion risks, involved extensive firefighting measures including remote-controlled water cannons. In response, authorities set up an inquiry panel to investigate the blast's cause and ensure legal accountability. The frequency of such incidents raises serious questions about safety protocols in factories across the nation.
The blast occurred at Shanzhou Fireworks Co, located near the city of Changde, Hunan Province, shortly before 8:30am on Monday, state-run Xinhua News Agency said on Tuesday.
Firefighters at the site of the blast reported secondary hazards and the risk of further explosions, adding to the difficulty of rescue efforts, according to the state news outlet.
The Hunan provincial government has established an inquiry panel to determine the cause of the explosion and pursue accountability according to the law, according to the report.
The incident is the latest industrial accident to draw attention to workplace safety standards in China.
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