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China explosion: Ningbo port city rocked by major blast
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42126985China explosion: Ningbo port city rocked by major blast
3 hours ago
From the section China
At least two people have been killed and dozens more injured in an explosion in the eastern Chinese port city of Ningbo, local officials say. The blast is said to have occurred at a factory at about 09:00 (01:00 GMT) in the city's Jiangbei District, causing some nearby buildings to collapse. State media reported that at least 30 people had been taken to local hospitals amid rescue operations.
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Pictures from the scene showed the power of the blast, which destroyed cars and buildings. Police said on social media that an investigation was under way to determine the cause of the latest explosion.
Ningbo has a large international shipping port and is best known for its auto-manufacturing industry, it is home to Geely - the Chinese owner of Volvo.
Chinese media said the explosion happened in an industrial area, and residential buildings damaged nearby were already empty ahead of planned demolition.
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