Violent Explosion at Container Terminal in Tianjin, China Leaves Hundreds Wounded (UPDATE)

Though details are currently scarce, the explosion is reportedly due to inflammables and explosives at a container terminal in northeast China.

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UPDATE 4:35 p.m.:

The explosions, now confirmed to have occurred at Tianjin Dongjiang Port Rui Hai International Logistics Co. Ltd, has reportedly claimed the lives of at least seven people. Timereports that hundreds more are still receiving treatment.

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A massive explosion shook the city of Tianjin, China on Wednesday, with current wounded estimates in the hundreds. People Daily, a local outlet, reports that at least 400 people have been injured and are currently being treated at nearby hospitals. The explosion appears to have been caused by inflammables and explosives from a container terminal, though the exact circumstances of the explosion are currently unknown.

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Though no fatalities have been reported, iCrossChina reports that "some of the injuries are serious." The initial blast is believed to have occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, though it appears the explosion may have triggered at least one secondary fire event:

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