Beijing, Nov 28: At least 22 people were killed near north China chemical plant, reports AFP quoting official.
The incident near Hebei Shenghua Chemical Co. in Zhangjiakou, a city some 200 kilometres (124 miles) northwest of Beijing, also burned 50 large and small trucks, the local propaganda department said on its Weibo social media account.
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The injured were taken to hospital for treatment following the blast, which occurred at 00:41 am, according to the statement.