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10 killed in China workshop gas accident

Type of event:
Chemical spill or incident

Victims

10

Wounded

3

Date

September 8, 2023

What happened

Ten individuals lost their lives, and 3 others sustained injuries during a gas incident at a workshop in Ordos, situated in the northern Inner Mongolia region of China. According to local authorities, a release of high-pressure gas resulted in the tragic death of 8 employees at the establishment, which is owned by Ordos Yiding Eco-Agriculture Development.

Where it happened

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