5 people have been killed and 2 people have been lost. An illegal production of fireworks and firecrackers explosion occurred at a pig farm in Liling, Hunan. The person in charge of the accident | Accident | Liling, Hunan
On July 11, 2023, at around 4 o'clock, an illegal fireworks and firecracker explosion occurred at a pig farm in Zhongshan Group, Zhuhuashan Village, Banshan Town, Liling City, Hunan Province. The scene has been searched, rescued, and cleared, resulting in 5 deaths and 2 missing persons. Further verification is still ongoing. The person responsible for suspected illegal production has been controlled by the public security organs.
After the accident, the main responsible persons of the provincial party committee and government immediately issued instructions and put forward clear requirements for accident rescue and aftermath work; The main leaders of the Zhuzhou Municipal Party Committee and Government rushed to the scene to command and organize forces to carry out on-site rescue, accident investigation, and post disaster disposal work. The related follow-up work is being carried out urgently.
Emergency Management Bureau of Liling City
July 11, 2023