Powerful Explosion at Chemical Plant in China

A major explosion occurred at the Shandong Yudao chemical plant in Shandong province, China. This has been reported by Reuters.

According to the publication, the explosion took place in the workshop of the factory located in the city of Weifang. There have been no official reports regarding injuries or fatalities so far. Emergency services are working at the scene of the incident.

Videos on social media show thick gray smoke rising from the plant, broken windows in neighboring buildings, and sounds of the explosion.