Explosion rocks China's Tianjin; 17 killed
Beijing (CNN)A series of explosions shook the northern Chinese city of Tianjin late Wednesday, killing 17 people and injuring more than 300, according to officials and state media.
The cause was not immediately clear.
The initial explosion erupted at a warehouse for a logistics company at a port area, according to Tianjin police. The company was identified as Tianjin Dongjiang Port Rui Hai International Logistics Co. Ltd.
The state-run Xinhua news agency reported the explosion tore through a warehouse storing "dangerous goods" in the Binhai New Area. Read More.>>>>>
Massive explosions have hit China's northern port city of Tianjin, leaving at least 17 people dead and hundreds more injured. State media said the blasts happened in a warehouse storing "dangerous and chemical goods" in the port area of the city. Pictures and video on social media showed flames lighting up the sky, and buildings are said to have collapsed. Hospitals are reported to be overwhelmed with casualties. BBC Read More>>>>>
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