China fireworks factory death toll rises to 12

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ANI Beijing
Last Updated : Sep 23 2014 | 12:40 PM IST

The death toll from Monday's explosion at a fireworks factory in the Liling area of China's Hunan Province has risen to twelve, while the injured toll is 33.

According to the BBC, the blast occurred at the Nanyang Export Fireworks Factory, and left surrounding areas scattered with debris and glass shards from broken windows of nearby houses.

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First Published: Sep 23 2014 | 12:26 PM IST

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