Eight people were injured and three others went missing after a natural gas pipe exploded in northeast China's port city of Dalian on Monday, local authorities said.
The explosion occurred around 6 am (local time) near a residential area in Jinzhou district of Dalian.
Eight people were injured by shattered window glass and have been sent to the hospital, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
The fire has been put out, and an initial investigation has found that the explosion was caused by a leakage of the natural gas pipeline, it said.
Disclaimer: Comments posted here are the sole responsibility of the user and do not reflect the views of THE WEEK. Obscene or offensive remarks against any person, religion, community or nation are punishable under IT rules and may invite legal action.
