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Fireworks factory explosion injures 10 people in Heilongjiang

AN explosion at a fireworks factory injured at least ten people in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province today, local authorities said.

The explosion occurred at 9:40am at the factory in Wumahe District, Yichun City. Windows of buildings several kilometers away from the factory were shattered in the blast, residents told Xinhua.

As of 11:30am, rescuers had saved ten people, all of whom were hospitalized.

There are usually 40 to 50 people at work in the factory on workdays. The exact number of workers is unknown in the factory when the explosion occurred.

No other information is available at the moment.



 

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