Xinhua News Agency, Shijiazhuang, November 13 (Reporter Yan Qilei) The reporter learned from the Wuji County Government on the 13th that search and rescue work at the site of the explosion accident at the Tianzexin Pearl Cotton Factory in Wuji County has ended.

The accident caused 7 deaths and 1 injury.

At around 18:00 on November 12, an explosion occurred at Tianzexin Pearl Cotton Factory in Wuji County.

After the accident, relevant leaders of Hebei Province and Shijiazhuang City immediately rushed to the scene to command.

Wuji County quickly organized forces to carry out rescue and disposal.

  At present, the search and rescue at the scene of the accident has been completed, the aftermath work is underway, and the responsible persons have been controlled by the public security organs.

Cause of the accident is being investigated.