At around 1:17 p.m. on April 30, an explosion tore through a residential complex in Xiaodian District, Taiyuan City, capital of the Chinese mainland's Shanxi Province. The blast reverberated through nearby buildings, sending residents into the streets in shock.
Local officials have confirmed one fatality and 21 injuries, six of them serious, while two people remain missing. To manage the aftermath, more than 210 firefighters and 43 vehicles were dispatched to the scene, scouring debris and aiding those in need. This large-scale deployment underscores the readiness of local emergency teams to tackle disasters at a moment's notice.
The Chinese mainland's Ministry of Emergency and Management has launched a remote emergency response and deployed a working group to coordinate rescue efforts alongside local teams. Updates on the situation are expected as authorities continue their work into the evening.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
