A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, southern China, on Monday resulted in at least 21 deaths and numerous injuries, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for a swift investigation and accountability measures, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the hazardous fireworks industry. #Explosion #IndustrialAccident #ChinaSafety #CN #TW
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Fireworks Factory Explosion in China Kills at Least 21
Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country's deadliest in recent years.
An explosion on Monday in a fireworks factory in southern China killed at least 21 people and injured dozens more, prompting the nation's leader, Xi Jinping, to demand a rapid investigation and punishment for those responsible.
