13 killed, 17 injured in China steel plant blast February 22, 2012 - 15:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Thirteen people were killed and 17 others injured in an explosion at a steel plant in China's northeast Liaoning Province, according to DNA. The explosion stated to be an accident rocked the steel-casting workshop owned by Angang Heavy Machinery Co in Anshan city. Ten people were found dead while rescuers retrieved the bodies of three workers who had previously been reported missing, state-run Xinhua news agency quoted local officials as saying. Seventeen others who were injured in the blast were getting treated in the local hospital. The accident took place when the mold, which was about 10 meters in diameter, exploded with a pile of sand and concrete inside. The blast took place when workers were about to finish the casting of a ring-shaped piece of steel, a worker who survived the blast told Xinhua. The machinery company is one of China's largest machine manufacturers in the metallurgy industry.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
