Chinese authorities deployed an emergency operation following an explosion on January 18 at a Baogang steel plant in the Inner Mongolian city of Baotou. The accident has so far left four people dead and six missing, the local rescue command center confirmed.
Baogang steel plant accident mobilizes more than 1,100 rescuers
Following the explosion, emergency services were immediately activated, including fire, emergency management, public health and security units. The affected plant belongs to Baotou Iron and Steel Group, one of China’s largest state-owned iron and steel companies.
According to official reports, a rescue operation was organized with more than 1,100 people to locate the missing workers, attend to the injured and secure the area. The incident generated an immediate reaction at the highest levels of industrial supervision.
Some local media reported that several officials related to the plant were preventively detained while the investigation to clarify the causes of the incident continues. Authorities are seeking to determine possible failures in the industrial safety protocols and administrative and administrative responsibilities.
The Baogang plant, which specializes in the production of steel plates for various sectors, is important for the regional economy. The event has brought into focus the safety conditions in Chinese industrial facilities and the state’s response to emergency situations.
As a consequence of the incident, a safety review was announced in other steel plants steel plants in the region. in the region. The National Occupational Safety Commission has called for the reinforcement of risk control measures, with emphasis on compliance with regulations at high-risk facilities.
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