An explosion at an automotive parts plant in Tianjin has killed one person and injured at least seven others, according to local authorities.
The blast struck shortly after midday local time at the workshop of Tianjin Jc Auto Parts Corp, near the city’s airport.
Emergency rescue teams were dispatched to the scene, with fire officials saying that no one had been found trapped in the factory. An investigation into the cause of the explosion will be launched.
Seven people who sustained injuries were taken to hospital for treatment, the Bureau of Emergency Management of Tianjin told reporters, though it’s not clear how serious their conditions are.
The Tianjin Jc Auto Parts Corp was slapped with administrative penalties from the Bureau of Emergency Management of Tianjin back in September 2020 due to safety violations.