Fatal explosion and fire at chemical plant in China

Explosion in China

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Five dead, a further eight missing, and 30 more injured at Panjin Haoye Chemical

A fire and explosion at a refinery and petrochemicals complex in China has left five people dead, eight more missing and 30 injured and hospitalised. The incident at Panjin Haoye Chemical on Sunday 15 January reportedly happened during maintenance work at an alkylation facility.