UPDATED. The force of the blast causes nearby homes and factories to collapse.
BEIJING, China – The number of people killed in a tanker truck explosion on a highway in eastern China has climbed to 19, with more than 170 injured, local authorities said on Sunday, June 14.
Local government authorities said on Sunday afternoon there were 172 people injured in the accident near Wenling cityChina's emergency management department had earlier said there were 189 injured people being treated in hospital. In one clip, a large piece of debris is seen flying into the air before crashing on some nearby buildings.
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