Factory That Blew Up, Killing 15, Had Won Multiple Safety Awards
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The Henan Coal Gas Group's gas factory is seen in Yima, Central China's Henan province on July 20. Photo: VCG
The gas factory rocked by a deadly blast Friday in Central China had repeatedly been lauded by officials for its safety practices, Caixin has learned.
An explosion at a factory in Yima, Henan province, had left 15 people dead as of Saturday night, local authorities announced. Hundreds of people have been injured, with 15 in serious condition, state media reported (link in Chinese) Monday. An official investigation into the causes of the explosion is under way.
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