21 killed in explosion at power plant in China

At least 21 people were killed and five others injured today after a high-pressure steam pipeline exploded at a power plant in central China's Hubei Province.

The blast occurred at a coal-fired power station in Dangyang city in Hubei around 3:20pm.

At least 21 people were killed and five others injured, three seriously, state-run news agency Xinhua reported.

The injured were rushed to the hospital and rescue efforts were underway.