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Gas explosion injures 27 in north China

A gas-induced explosion in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has injured 27 people, with three in critical conditions, local authorities said.

The accident happened at around 7 a.m. Sunday in a fast-food restaurant in the regional capital Hohhot, the local government said in a statement.

The explosion was caused by improper handling of liquefied gas by restaurant staff, the statement said.

The injured are receiving treatment in local hospitals. Further investigation is under way.




 

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