China: Explosion in fireworks factory leaves nine dead
At least nine people died and 26 others were injured after an explosion rocked a fireworks factory in a village in central China's Hunan province on Monday, media reports said.
The explosion occurred at around 8:23 a.m. Monday in Linli County, Hunan Province, Xinhua reported.
A search and rescue team has been formed following the mishap.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway.
The exact cause of the explosion is still not clear.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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