Updated On: 13 March, 2024 01:30 PM IST | ronak mastakar
A deadly suspected gas leak explosion ripped through an eatery in north China`s Hebei province on Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring 26 others. (Pics/AFP)

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The blast rocked a fried chicken shop in Yanjiao township in the city of Sanhe, close to Beijing
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It is suspected to have been caused by a gas leak. Two people were killed and 26 others were injured from the explosion, China Daily reported

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Rescue workers have rushed to the site immediately, state-run Xinhua news agency reported
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The blast rocked the building at around 8 am (local time) on Wednesday in Yanjiao town in Sanhe, causing damage to the building and several vehicles

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Video footage of the explosion site showed red flames and plumes of smoke, with debris strewn across the nearby road
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Firefighters are currently on site, managing the situation, the report said

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The fire department had sent 36 vehicles and 154 personnel to the scene
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State broadcaster CCTV reported that the fire at the explosion site was under control and that rescue work was still underway

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Videos posted on Weibo social media showed huge clouds of grey smoke rising from the scene and engulfing the site, making it difficult to see surrounding buildings
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