31 Dead in Explosion at Ningxia Restaurant... Xi Calls for Strengthened Safety Supervision

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) explosion at a barbecue restaurant in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in western inland China resulted in 31 deaths.

According to local media including China Central Television (CCTV) on the 22nd, an explosion occurred due to an LPG leak at a barbecue restaurant in Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia. The accident caused 31 fatalities and 7 injuries.

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Among the 7 injured, 1 is currently in critical condition, and 2 have suffered severe burns.

Chinese President Xi Jinping instructed to make every effort to treat the injured and thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident upon hearing the news. He also emphasized that responsibility must be strictly investigated according to the law.

President Xi further directed, "Relevant departments should carry out special rectifications on safety risks, strengthen safety supervision of key industries and areas to prevent accidents, protect lives, and ensure safety."

Accordingly, China's Ministry of Emergency Management, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, National Health Commission, and State Administration for Market Regulation have dispatched working teams to the site to assist with treatment of the injured and emergency patients. Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Yinchuan City have organized special teams to provide hospital treatment for the injured and to investigate the cause of the accident.

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