12 dead, 33 injured in firework plant explosion in C. China

Source: Xinhua | September 23, 2014, Tuesday |

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Twelve people were confirmed dead and 33 others injured after an explosion at a firework plant in central China's Hunan Province on Monday, local authorities said.

Two others remain missing in the blast, which happened at around 3 pm at the Nanyang Export Fireworks Factory in Baofeng Village of Liling City, the city government's information office said.

The factory was cordoned off, and surrounding areas were scattered with debris and glass shards from broken windows of nearby village houses.

Liling City is a major production base for China's fireworks, which play a major role in traditional festival celebrations like the Lunar New Year.

The city government said the factory was licensed and the cause of the explosion is under investigation.

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12 dead, 33 injured in firework plant explosion in C. China

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