Large Explosion at Chinese Grocery Market... 11 Dead and 37 Seriously Injured
[Asia Economy Reporter Seong Giho] A tragedy occurred in the Chinese market where a gas explosion killed 11 people and seriously injured 37 others.
According to local Chinese media on the 13th, at around 6:30 a.m. local time, a large explosion suddenly occurred at a grocery market in a residential area of Jangwangu, Syeon-si, causing significant damage to surrounding buildings and injuring many people.
It is reported that the damage was greater because many citizens had come to the market that day to shop or have breakfast.
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As of 11 a.m., Chinese authorities stated that 144 people were rescued at the scene and transported to hospitals, among whom 11 died and 37 were seriously injured. Authorities believe the explosion was caused by gas and are investigating the exact cause of the accident.
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