China News Service, March 8 According to the Russian satellite network citing AhoraEg website, a series of explosions occurred in a military camp in Equatorial Guinea on the 7th local time.
As of the morning of the 8th, the death toll caused by the accident had increased to 30 and more than 500 were injured.
According to reports, the search and rescue operation is still continuing.
On March 7, local time, a serious explosion occurred in Bata, the largest city in Equatorial Guinea.
The Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Equatorial Guinea confirmed that seven Chinese citizens have been reported to have suffered minor injuries and have received medical treatment.
The picture shows a mushroom cloud rising on the horizon.
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On the 7th local time, a series of explosions occurred in a military camp in the country.
The President of Equatorial Guinea Obiang said that the accident occurred due to "negligence" in the barracks.
Currently, the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Obiang said, "The impact of the explosion caused almost all the houses and buildings in Bata to be damaged."
In view of the possibility of explosions, the Ministry of National Defense recommended that residents of Nkoantoma District and Mengdong District be temporarily evacuated the next day, and called on citizens of other areas in Bata to stay home.