A huge blast in a Chinese power plant has killed 21 people today.
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An explosion at a plant in central China has killed at least 21 people and injured five, state media reported on Thursday (Aug 11). According to local authorities, the high-pressure steam pipe exploded at the Madian Gangue Power Generation Co.
China has suffered from frequent industrial explosions.
The latest incident occurred at a coal-fired power plant in Dangyang, in the central province of Hubei, and rescue efforts were underway, reports said.
The cause of the accident is being investigated.
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Dozens of people are killed in industrial accidents in China each year, raising questions about lax safety regulations in the country.
