Fireworks factory explosion kills nine in southern China

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Nine people died and 26 were injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in southern China, according to state media reports. The blast occurred at the Shanzhou Fireworks Co. near Changde, Hunan Province, on Monday morning. Rescue efforts involved firefighters and specialized vehicles, facing secondary hazards and the risk of further explosions. An inquiry panel has been formed to investigate the cause of the explosion. This incident follows other recent industrial accidents, raising concerns about workplace safety in China.


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