Current location:Global Glean news portal > world
Death toll in Hebei gas explosion rises to 7
Global Glean news portal2024-05-09 05:45:36【world】7People have gathered around
Introduction(ECNS) -- Seven people were killed and 27 others injured in an explosion in north China's Hebei Prov
(ECNS) -- Seven people were killed and 27 others injured in an explosion in north China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, local authorities said Thursday.
The blast, suspected to have been triggered by a gas leak, occurred at 7:54 a.m. Wednesday in a food shop in Yanjiao town of Sanhe city, an area under the administration of Langfang, Hebei Province, according to the city's emergency management bureau.
Li Xiujuan (pseudonym) and her grandson were among the injured.
Li and her grandson were walking up the stairs when the explosion happened. They were trapped in the stairwell of the building in the debris.
She recalled that the Tai Chi team she attended postponed their practice due to a member's absence, or they might have been severely injured in the accident, according to Jiemian News.
After the explosion, rescuers helped them escape. Li's grandson lost one of his shoes and one rescuer immediately took off one of his boots and put it on him He treaded barefoot on the glass shards in the debris.
Li handed over a mat and a rope, asking the rescuer to protect his feet, Jiemian News reported.
Li recalled that when the explosion occurred, the shop on the first floor hadn't opened yet, and there were few customers. The dance studio on the third and fourth floors also had no one present, except for an elderly lady who was on duty and often stayed there. During the incident, she fell from the building and was later diagnosed with a minor concussion at a local hospital.
She was concerned about a teammate named Qin Li. According to Li's speculation, Qin was walking in the stairwell on the first floor when the explosion occurred.
Following the accident, both Li and Qin's family were unable to reach her via phone.
According to Jiemian News, across the intersection from the exploded building was an elementary school. As most children typically begin their school day around 7:30 a.m., by the time of the explosion, the majority of children had entered the campus.
Among the 27 injured, 14 have been discharged from the hospital, and the remaining are not in life-threatening condition.
An investigation is still ongoing.
Address of this article:http://belarus.carpetcleaningepping.com/article-06f599897.html
Very good!(8627)
Related articles
- Katie Price 'has vowed to name and shame the celebrity who raped her in explosive new book'
- Boeser's hat trick helps Canucks rally, push Preds to brink of elimination
- Chinese, Thai tourist numbers surge
- Seasonal 'rocket chasers' ignite aerospace tourism boom in China
- Mexico hit by hours of rolling blackouts due to high temperatures and low power generation
- James Corden reunites with his Gavin & Stacey co
- China's ecological environment improves steadily in Q1
- Kenya floods: Rescue works underway as death toll nears 100
- The opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship is delayed with rain in the forecast
- Europe, China could be partners for boosting electrification in auto industry
Popular articles
Recommended
Keith Urban is back in Sin City! Country singer announces third Las Vegas residency after 2021 show
Chelsea defender Cucurella replaces injured Gaya in Spain squad
Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
China strives to secure water supply in drought
Students at the Queen's University Belfast stage sit
Spain is in suspense waiting for Pedro Sánchez to say whether he will resign or stay in office
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry rally to win Zurich Classic team event
Spain is in suspense waiting for Pedro Sánchez to say whether he will resign or stay in office
Links
- Xi Pledges Allegiance to Constitution
- Antique beauty of architecture of the Ma Family Courtyard on Huimin street
- Lin Xiaojun wins 500m gold at short track speed skating worlds
- In pics: French Open Badminton tournament
- Chinese bank unveils green bond in London
- Cherry blossom in Yuyuantan Park, with the Central Television Tower as background
- Ding, O'Sullivan among first inductees to inaugural World Billiards Hall of Fame
- China Focus: China Issues No. 1 Central Document for 2023, Highlights Rural Vitalization Tasks
- Residents and tourists seized the tail of ski season in Urumqi to enjoy snow fun
- Bangladesh PM Hasina wins reelection