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| Photo taken by cellphone on Aug. 11, 2016 shows the explosion site at a power plant in Dangyang, central China's Hubei Province. At least 21 people were killed and five others were injured, three seriously, after a pipeline explosion hit a power plant in central China's Hubei Province Thursday afternoon, local authorities said. (Xinhua) |
YICHANG, Aug. 11 -- At least 21 people were killed and five others injured, three seriously, after a pipe explosion hit a power plant in central China's Hubei Province Thursday, local authorities said.
A high-pressure steam pipe exploded at the Madian Gangue Power Generation Co. Ltd. in Dangyang City around 3:20 p.m.. The injured have been rushed to hospital, according to local authorities.
The cause of the blast was not immediately known.
Rescue efforts are underway.
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