Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 19, 2026 at 01:53 AM

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An explosion at the Baogang United Steel plant in Inner Mongolia, China, on Sunday at approximately 15:00 local time resulted in two deaths and 84 injuries, with five people still missing. The blast, which caused tremors in the area, sent smoke plumes into the sky and scattered debris across the site. Five of the injured are reported to be in serious condition and are hospitalized. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion at the state-owned iron and steel enterprise. China has a history of industrial accidents, including factory explosions.

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