Five persons have been killed and 89 others injured when a gas pipeline exploded near a hospital in China's northeastern Jilin province. <br/><br/>Officials said today that the accident occurred in Songyuan city yesterday when the workers were repairing a section of pipeline where gas had leaked. <br/><br/>The explosion affected patients and staff in the nearby hospital. So far, five persons have been confirmed dead, including 14 who were seriously injured. <br/><br/>Rescue operation is under way and cause of the accident is being investigated.