China: 10 killed in gas plant explosion

China : Atleast 10 people were  killed and five people are missing after an explosion at a gas plant here on Friday afternoon.

 Atleast 19 people have also suffered injuries in the blast.  The explosion occurred at the factory, shattering doors and windows in buildings within a three-km range, Chinese state media reported.

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A video taken by a bystander showed smoke billowing from the blast site and shattered windows of buildings within a 3km radius.

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An investigation into the cause of the blast is underway.A blast at a biotech workshop in Henan last month had killed  at least six people and injured five others. (ANI)

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