An explosive incident rocked the vicinity east of Beijing, resulting in the tragic loss of at least two lives and leaving over 25 individuals injured, as per local authorities.
The calamity unfolded amidst the morning bustle at a restaurant situated in Yanjiao town, under the jurisdiction of Sanhe city, as disclosed by local government sources on Wednesday morning.
Prompt response from the fire brigade dispatched over 150 rescue personnel to the site, where numerous shops were situated. Images captured the collapse of the affected building, illustrating the severity of the situation.
Social media platforms were abuzz with videos depicting the powerful blast ripping through the structure, hurling debris and causing extensive damage to nearby establishments and vehicles.
A towering plume of smoke billowed over the area, located approximately 30 kilometers from Beijing, as firefighters battled to contain the flames engulfing the structure.
Authorities in Sanhe city speculated that a gas leak might have triggered the explosion, an unfortunate occurrence not uncommon in China due to frequent breaches of safety protocols leading to hazardous incidents.
