2013 Qingdao oil pipeline explosion

2013 Qingdao oil pipeline explosion

Location Shandong in China
Date 22 November 2013
Location Qingdao, Shandong, China
Deaths 62
Suspect(s) 9

The 2013 Qingdao oil pipeline explosion occurred on 22 November 2013,[1] when an oil pipeline in Chinese city of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China leaked and caught fire and exploded. The blast killed at least 62 people. At least 9 people were detained by the police.[2][3]

Events Leading to Accident

Findings

References

  1. "Death Toll Rises to 47 from Chinese Oil Pipeline Explosions". Saudi Press Agency   via Highbeam (subscription required) . 23 November 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  2. "Police detain nine after Qingdao oil blasts". Reuters. 25 November 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  3. "22 Killed in Chinal Oil Pipe Explosion". Fars News Agency. 22 November 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2015.

Coordinates: 36°02′58″N 120°12′54″E / 36.0494°N 120.2150°E / 36.0494; 120.2150

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