China oil pipeline explosion toll rises to 52

China oil pipeline explosion toll rises to 52
Beijing (AFP) Nov 24, 2013 - The death toll from an oil pipeline explosion in a Chinese coastal city rose to 52 Sunday, as rain and the close proximity of dangerous gases hampered the rescue operation, state media said. Four bodies were found at the scene in the eastern city of Qingdao, Xinhua state news agency said, citing rescuers, raising the death toll from 48 late Saturday. Friday's blast ripped up roads and se ... morehttp://www.energy-daily.com/reports/China_oil_pipeline_explosion_toll_rises_to_52_999.html


18,000 evacuated after pipeline explosion in China: govt
Beijing (AFP) Nov 23, 2013 - Some 18,000 people were evacuated from a Chinese coastal city after an oil pipeline explosion killed at least 47 people and sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, a local government report said Saturday. The Friday morning blast in Qingdao ripped roads apart, pictures showed, while leaving many sections of the city cut off from utilities. The latest government report Saturday di ... more http://www.energy-daily.com/reports/18000_evacuated_after_pipeline_explosion_in_China_govt_999.html