Explosion at Chinese factory kills eight
An explosion at a biotechnology factory in northern China has left eight people dead, according to an updated toll released by state media. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at a production site operated by Jiapeng Biotech Company, located in Shanxi province.
Local authorities confirmed that emergency services were immediately deployed to the scene, where thick, dark yellow smoke was seen rising from the damaged facilities. Initial reports had mentioned seven fatalities and one missing person, but the death toll was later revised upward following search and rescue operations.
The legal representative of the company has been taken into police custody as part of an ongoing investigation. Cleanup and debris removal operations are still underway, while specialists work to determine the exact cause of the explosion.
Industrial accidents remain a recurring issue in China, often attributed to inadequate safety standards and enforcement. In recent years, several deadly incidents have highlighted the risks faced by workers in heavy industry and manufacturing sectors, prompting renewed calls for stricter oversight.
Authorities have stated that a full inquiry will be conducted to establish responsibility and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
