A deadly suspected gas leak explosion ripped through an eatery in north China's Hebei province on Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring 26 others. (Pics/AFP)
Updated On: 2024-03-13 01:30 PM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
The blast rocked a fried chicken shop in Yanjiao township in the city of Sanhe, close to Beijing
It is suspected to have been caused by a gas leak. Two people were killed and 26 others were injured from the explosion, China Daily reported
Rescue workers have rushed to the site immediately, state-run Xinhua news agency reported
The blast rocked the building at around 8 am (local time) on Wednesday in Yanjiao town in Sanhe, causing damage to the building and several vehicles
Video footage of the explosion site showed red flames and plumes of smoke, with debris strewn across the nearby road
Firefighters are currently on site, managing the situation, the report said
The fire department had sent 36 vehicles and 154 personnel to the scene
State broadcaster CCTV reported that the fire at the explosion site was under control and that rescue work was still underway
Videos posted on Weibo social media showed huge clouds of grey smoke rising from the scene and engulfing the site, making it difficult to see surrounding buildings
