In China, the death toll from the firework explosion in Guangdong Province has risen to 21 with one more person died of serious injuries today. The exposion occured on Friday evening in Shiqiaotou Village of Puning when a family were setting off firecrackers in front of their house. It is believed that the flame ignited other fireworks on the ground and caused the huge explosion. The rescuers found 13 bodies at the site of the accident . Eight people died in hospital after medical treatment failed to save their lives.
News On AIR | February 28, 2010 8:45 PM
China firework explosion:Death toll rises to 21