Thirteen killed in China chemical plant blast

At least 13 people have been killed and 43 injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in northern China.

Thirteen killed in China chemical plant blast
Tue, 28 Feb, 2012 - 08:24

At least 13 people have been killed and 43 injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in northern China.

Officials and state media said the blast flattened a workshop at the Hebei Zhaoxian Kerr Chemical Company on the outskirts of the Hebei provincial capital of Shijiazhuang and shattered windows in surrounding villages.

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