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| China blasts: Shipment explodes in Tianjin port | |
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| Massive explosions have hit China's northern port city of Tianjin, reportedly injuring many people. | |
| According to Chinese state media, the blasts occurred when a shipment of explosives blew up at about 23:30 (16:30 GMT). | |
| Pictures and video shared on social media showed flames lighting up the sky and damage to nearby buildings. | Pictures and video shared on social media showed flames lighting up the sky and damage to nearby buildings. |
| Latest reports in state media suggest that hundreds of people have been taken to hospital. | |
| The first explosion was followed by another 30 seconds later. | |
| Further blasts were later triggered nearby, Xinhua state news agency said. | |
| Shockwaves could apparently be felt several kilometres away from Tianjin. | |
| Ms Yang, an eyewitness, told local media she was out shopping when "suddenly from behind there was a big fireball and explosion". | Ms Yang, an eyewitness, told local media she was out shopping when "suddenly from behind there was a big fireball and explosion". |
| "At the time of the explosion the ground was shaking fiercely, nearby cars and buildings were shaking, a few buildings' glass all broke and everyone started to run," she said. | "At the time of the explosion the ground was shaking fiercely, nearby cars and buildings were shaking, a few buildings' glass all broke and everyone started to run," she said. |
| "Now all the residents are gathered in the street." | "Now all the residents are gathered in the street." |
| China National Radio said cracks were visible in buildings near the site of the blast. | |
| Several tower blocks near the port area are without power, reported the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. | |
| Tianjin is a major port and industrial area to the south-east of the Chinese capital, Beijing, and home to 7.5 million people. | Tianjin is a major port and industrial area to the south-east of the Chinese capital, Beijing, and home to 7.5 million people. |
| Are you in Tianjin? Did you witness the explosion? You can share your story by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in Tianjin? Did you witness the explosion? You can share your story by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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