Five explosion dead in a chemical factory in China

To Shandong Youdao Chemical in the city of Gaomi in the East

At least 5 people died and 6 others are dated to dispersed due to the explosion that took place today in a chemical factory in the Chinese province of Shandong, in the east of the country. The CNN reports it by citing local sources.

The explosion took place shortly after noon local time in the plant of the city of Gaomi of the Shandong Youdao Chemical, and shattered the windows of the buildings around. A huge column of gray smoke and orange raised from the accident site.

Local authorities report 19 minor injuries. 55 firefighters and 232 firefighters intervened on the spot.

The factory produces pesticides, drugs and chemical semi -finished products.

Founded in 2019, it gives work to 300 people.