Fatal explosion hits steel plate plant in Inner Mongolia
2026-01-19 14:47:27 [Print]
An explosion at a factory in Baotou, Inner Mongolia has killed two people, left eight missing, and injured 84, local authorities said Monday.
The blast occurred on January 18 at a steel plate plant operated by Baogang United Steel Co., Ltd., involving a 650-cubic-meter spherical tank containing saturated water and steam. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and production at the facility has been suspended.
Authorities in the autonomous region have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident and potential liabilities. Legal measures have been taken against responsible personnel at the company.
The blast occurred on January 18 at a steel plate plant operated by Baogang United Steel Co., Ltd., involving a 650-cubic-meter spherical tank containing saturated water and steam. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and production at the facility has been suspended.
Authorities in the autonomous region have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident and potential liabilities. Legal measures have been taken against responsible personnel at the company.
