A devastating explosion at a fireworks factory in central China's Hunan province has resulted in the deaths of nine people, with 26 others injured.
The blast occurred on Monday morning, around 8:30 am, in a village near the city of Changde.
Rescue work at the scene is ongoing, with authorities facing challenges due to the risk of additional explosions.
The situation is described as "complicated," making it difficult for responders to operate safely.
As of Tuesday morning, the confirmed casualty count stands at nine dead and 26 injured.
Adding to the challenge, the site was in a “mountainous area with no large water source”, it added.
“During more than 20 hours of uninterrupted and continuous rescue, the rescue team used remote-controlled water cannons to extinguish the fire,” the report said.
State news agency Xinhua also said Tuesday that the Ministry of Emergency Management had sent a working team to Hunan to oversee the rescue.
“Efforts must be made to ascertain the cause of the explosion as soon as possible and to hold those responsible accountable,” the ministry said, according to Xinhua.
Industrial accidents are fairly common in China due to vague regulations and lax safety standards.
Last month, an explosion at a chemical plant in the eastern province of Shandong killed at least five people.
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