China Explosion: 12 people died tragically in a blast in a firecracker shop in China, second major accident in a week.

New Delhi : The joy of Lunar New Year in China turned into mourning when a massive explosion occurred in a firecracker shop in Xianyang city of Hubei province. So far, 12 people have been confirmed dead in this tragic accident. According to government media reports. The explosion was so powerful that it shook the surrounding areas. This sudden tragedy in this festive atmosphere has shocked the entire country and created a stir in the administration.

massive devastation in xianyang

Let us tell you that this tragic accident occurred at around 2 pm on Wednesday afternoon in Zhengji town of Xianyang city. According to local news agency Xinhua. A sudden explosion in a firecracker shop took a huge turn in no time. The explosion was so powerful that it completely affected an area of ​​about 50 square meters. Eyewitnesses present at the spot say that the sound of the explosion was heard several kilometers away and a cloud of poisonous smoke was visible in the sky.

Relief and rescue operations continue

As soon as information about the blast was received, emergency services and fire engines immediately rushed to the spot. Relief workers began the challenging task of rescuing people buried under the debris. After a lot of effort and hard work, the flames could be completely controlled at around 3:30 pm. At present, the local administration is busy identifying the dead and sending information to their bereaved families. The injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals where their treatment is ongoing.

The cause of the accident is under investigation

The real reasons for this massive explosion have not been known yet. Chinese investigating officials are trying to find out whether mandatory safety standards were ignored inside the shop. The demand for firecrackers increases significantly during Lunar New Year. Due to which huge amount of inflammable stock is accumulated. The investigation team is also looking into whether gunpowder was stored illegally. Which gave birth to this disaster.

Second major accident in a week

This is the second big case of this week related to firecrackers in China. Earlier last Sunday, a massive fire broke out in a firecracker shop in eastern Jiangsu province. In that unfortunate accident, 8 people died untimely and 2 others were seriously injured. These incidents, which happened one after the other, have increased the concerns of the Chinese government. Laxity in security arrangements during the festival is now costing the lives of innocent people.

Government’s strict warning

In view of the incidents of explosion, the Chinese government had issued a special warning on Tuesday itself. The government had clearly stated that "The use of firecrackers is still the biggest safety risk during the Spring Festival period." The government has made a strict appeal to the people to be cautious and buy safe firecrackers only from licensed shops. Despite such major accidents, violation of safety rules continues. The common people are now paying a heavy price for this by sacrificing their lives.