Explosion at factory in eastern China kills dozens

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Source: BBC

An explosion at a factory in eastern China has killed at least 65 people, according to Chinese state media.

More than 100 people were injured in the blast in Kunshan, a city in the eastern province of Jiangsu, China's official Xinhua news agency said.

Pictures posted online showed people with burns sitting on the ground outside a factory complex from which black smoke was billowing.

Rescue efforts are under way as officials investigate the explosion.

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-28619248

[AndyTiedye]

1. I Think Dangerous Workplaces Now Outpace Terrorism in the Grim Reaper Department

[jmowreader]

4. They always have.

[countryjake]

2. ...clients include US giant General Motors

The company manufactures car parts and employs about 450 workers. Its clients include US giant General Motors, CCTV reported.


Horrific.

[C Moon]

3. Another link says 65 dead, 150 injured. That's horrible!!!

http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1564853/jiangsu-factory-blast-kills-65-and-injures-over-hundred