An injured person receives treatment in a hospital in Liaoyuan City of northeast China's Jilin Province Nov. 24, 2018. Two people were killed and 57 others were injured in a machinery plant explosion in northeast China's Jilin Province Friday night, local authorities said Saturday morning. The accident occurred at around 11:40 p.m. Friday in Sanhe Township, Dongfeng County, leaving two people dead, including one who died in the hospital. The explosion also caused a fire in the plant. So far, a total of 41 houses have been damaged. Investigation into the explosion is underway and the rescue effort is continuing. (Xinhua/Lin Hong)
CHANGCHUN, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed and 57 injured in a warehouse explosion in northeast China's Jilin Province Friday night, according to the latest updates.
The accident occurred at around 11:40 p.m. Friday in a warehouse of Jiangcheng Machinery Company in Sanhe Township, Dongfeng County, leaving two people dead, including one who died in hospital. The 57 injured are receiving treatment, with one person suffering serious injuries.
The explosion also caused a fire, which was put out Saturday morning. Dense smoke can still be seen at the scene.
A total of 370 houses have been damaged, with 15 having collapsed.
Li Tao, a local resident, said he was sent to hospital in Dongfeng County at around 1:00 a.m. The explosion shattered the tiles and glass of his house. He later noticed scratches on his forehead and arms. His wife has been hospitalized in the same hospital due to heart problems caused by the explosion.
Investigation into the explosion is underway and rescue efforts are continuing.
