At least seven people have been killed and 17 others injured following an explosion in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, which cited reports from the Xinhua news agency, local police confirmed the casualties.
The incident occurred during the night in Xing'an County, located in the city of Guilin. Preliminary investigations have ruled out a gas leak as the cause of the blast, though authorities have not yet determined the exact source of the explosion.
Police and emergency services are currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Industrial accidents of this nature are taken seriously by Chinese authorities, who frequently implement strict safety protocols in manufacturing and industrial zones to prevent such tragedies. The region remains under close monitoring as forensic teams continue their work at the site.
