Blast at fireworks factory in Hunan kills 21
Blast at fireworks factory in Hunan kills 21
A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province on Monday (May 4) has killed 21 people and injured 61.
Videos on Chinese internet platforms showed thick smoke billowing from a large site with collapsed buildings and debris strewn around the area.
Nearly 500 firefighters, rescuers and medical personnel attended the scene after the blast at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company.
Victims have been taken to the hospital for treatment, with the oldest at 68 years old. Most of the injured suffered from bone injuries.
