Six Chinese nationals among seven killed in Russian gas plant fire
The plant said 24 people were hospitalized and 122 others had light injuries as investigators probed possible industrial safety violations.
- A major fire broke out at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia's Far Eastern Amur region, leaving seven people dead—including six Chinese nationals—and nine other Chinese workers missing.
- The facility reported that over 150 people were treated for injuries, with 36 individuals rushed to hospitals and emergency aircraft deployed to transfer severe cases.
- The multi-billion-dollar plant, a joint venture between Russia's Sibur and China's Sinopec, was undergoing final preparations to begin production as one of the world's largest polymer manufacturing hubs.
- Emergency crews extinguished the main blaze and initiated a controlled burn of remaining industrial gases to ensure site safety.
- Russia's Investigative Committee opened a formal criminal inquiry into potential breaches of industrial safety regulations to determine the exact cause of the fire.
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Seven people have died in a massive fire and explosion at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia's far eastern Amur Region. Six Chinese nationals were among the deceased, while nine other Chinese workers are still missing. The accident occurred in a section of the pyrolysis unit. Along with rescue operations, an investigation into the cause of the accident has also been launched.
Seven dead, nine Chinese workers missing after fire at gas chemical complex in Russia
A fire at a gas chemical complex in Russia's Amur region has claimed seven lives. Six Chinese nationals were among the deceased in the Tuesday incident. Nine more Chinese workers are currently missing after the blaze. The fire broke out at the facility and was later extinguished. The plant's press service confirmed the tragic events occurred.
A fire at a gas plant in the Amur region of Russia's Far East has killed at least seven people, including six Chinese. Another nine Chinese are missing.
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