2010 Nanjing chemical plant explosion

The 2010 Nanjing chemical plant explosion occurred on July 28, 2010 in Qixia District, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, People's Republic of China.

2010 Nanjing chemical plant explosion
Damage to the buildings after the explosion
LocationNanjing No.4 Plastics factory (abandoned)
Qixia District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
DateJuly 28, 2010
10:11 a.m. (UTC+8)
Deathsat least 13
Injured300+

Explosion

The explosion happened at 10:15 am in the abandoned Nanjing No.4 Plastics factory. Most buildings within a 100-metre radius were flattened by the blast, according to China National Radio.[1] According to official news, at least 13 people were killed with as many as 300 people injured. However, eyewitness accounts suggested the total number of deaths was much higher.[2]

Aftermath

A preliminary investigation suggested that the explosion was caused by the rupture of a propylene pipeline.[3]

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References

  1. South China Morning Post. "SCMP." Chemical explosion kills 10, hurts 120. Retrieved on 2010-07-28.
  2. 王哲 (31 July 2010). "Nanjing, China factory explosion Live". Retrieved 29 April 2017 via YouTube.
  3. Ramzy, Austin (29 July 2010). "China's Industrial Accidents Quietly on the Rise". Time. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
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