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12 missing in North China factory blast

Updated: 2014-03-07 15:30
( Xinhua)

SHIJIAZHUANG - One person was injured and another 12 are missing after a factory blast in North China's Tangshan, Hebei Province Friday.

12 missing in North China factory blast

An explosion at a chemical plant in Tangshan, North China's Hebei province Friday about noon has left one injured and 12 others missing. [Photo by Li Junyi]

The blast took place at 11:25 a.m. in a chemical plant in Tangshan City. The plant mainly produces water-proof explosives for mining.

An initial investigation showed that 13 people were working inside the factory at the time of the blast.

Rescue work continues.

12 missing in North China factory blast

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