Beijing [China], Nov 28(ANI/Sputnik): An explosion near a chemical plant in North China's Zhangjiakou has left 22 people dead and 22 more injured, local authorities reported.

According to sputnik, the fire after the explosion has also destroyed 38 trucks and 12 cars.

The search and rescue operation, as well as the investigation into the cause of the explosion, are ongoing.(ANI/Sputnik)

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