A dramatic explosion has been captured on video, showing the moment a powerful blast shook a luxury residential tower in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
Number 1 trend on Weibo now: the terrible explosion that occurred in a residential building in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District today just after 14.30 after which 16 fire trucks and 80 fire rescue workers rushed to the scene. pic.twitter.com/6l3RJlFeN3
— Manya Koetse (@manyapan) December 11, 2024
Reuters reported:
The Shenzhen fire brigade said it had dispatched 16 fire trucks and 80 rescue personnel after receiving a report of the emergency at the compound.
…
According to state media The Beijing News, a preliminary investigation showed that a gas explosion on the 28th floor of the building caused the fire, while the exact cause of the explosion was still being investigated.
According to the Shanghai Morning Post, casualty numbers have not been confirmed by local officials, with at least one resident falling off after losing consciousness.
Footage of the aftermath has been shared online, showing a shocking image of a person attempting to escape the flames…
😞😞😞 pic.twitter.com/qLyM9eDVQd
— Deepman (@Deepman1024) December 11, 2024
Tragic high-rise explosion this afternoon in Shenzhen in a residential building (China).
At least one person died – a woman who fell down.
At least 4 floors were impacted. This happened in the Nanshan district. I can clearly see that building from my place.
My video in 🧵… pic.twitter.com/51S4EM8FY4
— Daniel Camilo (@DanielOlimac) December 11, 2024
An explosion occurred in an apartment at Phase II of Shenzhen Bay Yuefu in Nanshan District earlier this afternoon, Shenzhen Media Group reported.
The cause of the explosion and any potential injuries remain unclear. Authorities are conducting an emergency investigation into… pic.twitter.com/22FORvcJZG
— Shenzhen Daily (@szdaily1) December 11, 2024
Rescue teams are currently evacuating residents throughout the building, as reported by SCMP.
Loading…