Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
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Notable Quotes
"He urged all-out efforts to search for the missing and save the injured."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"We feel extremely pained and deeply remorseful."
— Chen Bozhang , Executive
"We feel extremely pained and deeply remorseful."
— Chen Bozhang , Executive
"I urge all-out efforts to search for people who were still unaccounted for and to save the injured."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"We feel extremely pained and deeply remorseful."
— Chen Bozhang , Executive
"I urge all-out efforts to search for people who are still unaccounted for and to save the injured."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"those responsible must be held accountable"
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"urged all-out efforts to search for people who are still unaccounted for"
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"Authorities across regions and departments must draw profound lessons from the accident and reinforce responsibility for workplace safety"
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"We feel extremely pained and deeply remorseful."
— Chen Bozhang , Executive
"He urged 'all-out efforts' to search for people who are still unaccounted for."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
Key People
Chen Bozhang is the mayor of Changsha, responsible for the city's response to the explosion incident.
Ding Weiming is the party secretary of the Changsha Emergency Management Bureau.
Li Qiang is the Premier of China.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
An explosion at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan province, China, resulted in at least 26 fatalities and 61 injuries. The incident occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing ... ., leading to the collapse of structures and complicating rescue operations. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough investigation and improved safety measures in key industries.
An explosion at a fireworks plant ... Liuyang, Hunan province, China, resulted in at least 26 fatalities and 61 injuries. The incident occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks ... ., prompting President Xi Jinping to order a thorough investigation and improved safety measures in key industries.
An explosion at a fireworks plant ... Liuyang, Hunan province, China, resulted in at least 26 fatalities and 61 injuries. The incident occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks ... ., leading to the collapse of structures and complicating rescue operations. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough investigation and improved safety measures in key industries.
An explosion at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan province, China, resulted in at least 26 fatalities and 61 injuries. The incident occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co., leading to the collapse of structures and complicating rescue operations. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough investigation and improved safety measures in key industries.
A blast at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan province, China, resulted in at least 26 deaths and 61 injuries. The explosion occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co., prompting authorities to halt all fireworks production in the area. President Xi Jinping has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
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