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China blasts: Shipment explodes in Tianjin port | 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. | 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). | 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. | 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. | The first explosion was followed by another 30 seconds later. |
Further blasts were subsequently triggered nearby, Xinhua state news agency said. | |
Shockwaves could apparently be felt several kilometres away from Tianjin. | Shockwaves could apparently be felt several kilometres away from Tianjin. |
The Editor of the BBC's Chinese Service, Raymond Li, says all indications are that it is an industrial accident. | |
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. | 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. | Several tower blocks near the port area are without power, reported the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. |
The blasts took place in a warehouse area storing dangerous goods in Tianjin's Binhai development zone, Xinhua said. | |
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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