Due to the explosion at a chemical plant in China, 5 people were killed

The explosion at a chemical plant in the Eastern Chinese province of Shandong died at least five people.

Source: Reuters

Details: In addition, 19 people were injured and six have disappeared.

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The explosion occurred a few minutes before noon on Tuesday at a chemical plant owned by Shandong Youdao Chemical in Weifan.

The publication notes that according to the geolocation annex, along with the plant there are also enterprises for the production of textiles, mechanical engineering and industrial paint materials.

The Ecological Environment Bureau has sent its staff to check the explosion, but stated that there were no results yet. The bureau advised to wear protective masks near the incident.

The company’s website states that youdao was founded in August 2019 in Gaomi Renhe Chemical Park in Weifan. The plant covers an area of ​​more than 47 hectares and has more than 300 employees. The company is engaged in the development, production and sale of chemical components for pesticides and pharmaceutical products.