JINAN: An explosion on Saturday at an agricultural storage facility in east China’s Shandong Province caused multiple casualties, local authorities said.
The accident occurred at 9:50 a.m. in Mamiao Village, in the city of Jining. Two people were found dead on the spot. All the injured have sustained non-lethal wounds, and they have been sent to the hospital for treatment. A preliminary investigation revealed that a power line fire, triggered by a villager while felling trees, led to the accident. Local officials and rescue forces are working at the site. – Agencies
