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Fireworks plant explosion in China kills at least 26, injures dozens more, state media say
Beijing — An explosion at a fireworks plant in a province in central China killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, authorities reported Tuesday.
TL;DR
- An explosion at a fireworks plant in Changsha city, Hunan province, China, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others.
- The plant was operated by Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. in Liuyang, a city known for fireworks production.
- Search and rescue operations have largely been completed, but victim identification is still underway.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping urged all-out efforts in search and rescue, swift investigation into the cause, and accountability.
- Authorities are investigating the cause and have detained the company's manager.
- Liuyang has a historical significance in fireworks production, dating back to China's Tang dynasty.
- China is a major global exporter of fireworks, accounting for over two-thirds of worldwide sales.