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Gas explosion in a restaurant in Hebei, China

Type of event:
Chemical spill or incident

Victims

2

Wounded

26

Date

March 13, 2024

What happened

A gas explosion occurred at a restaurant in northern China, specifically in Sanhe city, less than 50 kilometers east of Beijing. It is reported that at least 2 people have died, while 26 others have been injured. State broadcaster CCTV indicated that the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak at a fried chicken shop.

Where it happened

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