In the city of Weifan, in the Chinese province of Shandong, there was a large -scale explosion at the Shandong Youdao Chemical. The incident happened on May 27 in the plant specializing in the production of pesticides and pharmaceutical chemistry. About it reports the Reuters .
Rescue services arrived at the scene. As of the morning, information about the dead or victims was not received. However, the locals on social networks publish videos with thick gray smoke, which rises above the factory and broken windows in surrounding homes.
Eyewitnesses also report a strong vibration that accompanied the explosion. Some residents evacuated or remained in shelters.
The plant owns a Himile Group, which is currently refrain from comments on the incident. Meanwhile, Himile Mechanical shares have fallen by almost 4%on the background of news.
Shandong youdao chemical was founded in 2019. The company employs about 300 people, it is engaged in the production of pesticides, pharmaceuticals and chemical intermediate products.
The authorities do not exclude the beginning of the investigation into the causes of the explosion and the potential threat to the environment.
