Another 26 are injured in blast near the city of Changde, Hunan Province, Xinhua News Agency says.
An explosion at a fireworks factory in southern China has killed nine people and injured 26 others, state media has reported.
The blast occurred at Shanzhou Fireworks Co, located near the city of Changde, Hunan Province, shortly before 8:30am on Monday, state-run Xinhua News Agency said on Tuesday.
During rescue efforts, 28 water tankers and two drainage vehicles were dispatched to the scene, Xinhua said.
Firefighters at the site of the blast reported “secondary hazards” and the risk of further explosions, adding to the difficulty of rescue efforts, according to the state news outlet.
