Home / News / World News / Photos / In Photos: 2 killed, 22 injured in explosion at eatery in China

In Photos: 2 killed, 22 injured in explosion at eatery in China

Updated On: 13 March, 2024 01:30 PM IST | ronak mastakar

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)

  • WhatsApp
  • Twitter
  • WhatsAppBookmarkBookmark
01
Pic/AFP
Pic/AFP
02
The blast rocked a fried chicken shop in Yanjiao township in the city of Sanhe, close to Beijing

The blast rocked a fried chicken shop in Yanjiao township in the city of Sanhe, close to Beijing

03
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

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

04
Rescue workers have rushed to the site immediately, state-run Xinhua news agency reported

Rescue workers have rushed to the site immediately, state-run Xinhua news agency reported

05
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

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

06
Video footage of the explosion site showed red flames and plumes of smoke, with debris strewn across the nearby road

Video footage of the explosion site showed red flames and plumes of smoke, with debris strewn across the nearby road

07
Firefighters are currently on site, managing the situation, the report said

Firefighters are currently on site, managing the situation, the report said

08
The fire department had sent 36 vehicles and 154 personnel to the scene

The fire department had sent 36 vehicles and 154 personnel to the scene

09
State broadcaster CCTV reported that the fire at the explosion site was under control and that rescue work was still underway

State broadcaster CCTV reported that the fire at the explosion site was under control and that rescue work was still underway

10
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

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

Recommended Photos

Next Gallery

Photo of Day

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.