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Shandong Petrochemical Plant Explosion: 8 Dead, 9 Injured (Updated)

A huge explosion at a Shandong petrochemical plant that occurred in the early morning of June 5 has left one person dead and at least nine people injured.

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9 years ago

June 5, 2017

Manya Koetse

A huge explosion at a Shandong petrochemical plant that occurred in the early morning of June 5 has left ~~one~~ 8 persons dead and at least nine people injured.

A large explosion in a petrochemical plant rocked the city of Linyi (临沂市), Shandong, on Monday. According to Chinese media, the incident has left ~~one~~8 persons dead and nine others injured. One of the injured is in critical condition. The blast occurred in the Linyi…

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