Explosion - China

GLIDE CODE: EX-20060707-6684-CHN
Date & Time: 2006.07.07 - 05:20:51
Area: China Shanxi Province, , ( MAP)

Description:

An explosion killed at least 30 people in a northern Chinese province. The explosion in Shanxi province also injured six people. It didn't give any other details. But Shanxi is a major coal-producing area, and frequently suffers fatal accidents blamed on improperly stored explosives for mining.

Number of Deads: 30 persons
Damage level: Heavy