4 killed, several injured after gas explosion in Chinese market

At least four people were killed and dozens injured in a gas explosion on Tuesday in the Chinese city of Jinzhou, news agency ANI reported. The explosion tore through Linghe night market in the northeastern city of China.

According to China Plus news, The blast happened at 8:20 p.m. at a pancake booth in Jinzhou City, Liaoning, due to the owner’s inability to operate =the gas cylinder, said the city authorities.

The injured have received treatment. None is in critical condition.

Chinese media also shared CCTV footage of the incident.

At least 4 people killed and dozens injured as a gas explosion tears through Linghe night market in Jinzhou city, northeast China. pic.twitter.com/ahDSyWwCZO

— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) June 20, 2017