China News Service, Harbin, July 5 (Reporter Xie Peihua) The reporter learned from the relevant departments of the Yichun City Government of Heilongjiang Province on the 5th that a suspected gas tank explosion occurred in Dongpo Baozipu, Yimei District. As of 8:30, the accident had caused one person. Dead, 2 slightly injured, 2 missing.

The picture shows the scene of the accident, photographed by Xing Wei

  It is reported that at 3:26 a.m. on July 5, a suspected gas tank explosion occurred at Dongpo Baozipu, a merchant on the first floor of Taoyuan Community, Taoyuan Community, Qianjin Community, Yimei District, Yichun City, causing some houses to collapse.

The picture shows Zhang Dong at the scene of the accident

  At present, on-site rescue and related aftermath work is being carried out intensely, and the cause of the accident is under further investigation.

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