Beijing: A powerful explosion rocked a chemical factory in Shandong province, eastern China, on Tuesday, triggering a massive fire and widespread destruction. According to reports, around 500 workers were present at the facility when the blast occurred, raising fears of substantial casualties.
The impact of the explosion was felt within a five-kilometre radius, shattering glass windows in nearby buildings and destroying thousands of vehicles parked in the vicinity. The scale of the destruction suggests a significant loss of property, with preliminary estimates pointing to damages worth hundreds of crores.
Emergency response teams, including hundreds of fire engines, rushed to the site and are currently engaged in firefighting and rescue operations. Authorities have yet to confirm the number of casualties, and further details are awaited as the situation develops.