Seven Killed, 17 Injured in Blast in Southwest China

June 11, 2026

Mintesinot Nigussie

Seven people were killed and 17 others injured following an explosion in China's southwestern Guangxi region, local authorities said, as investigators work to determine the cause of the incident.

The injured were taken to hospital for treatment, with authorities stating that none of the injuries were considered life-threatening.

Officials said an investigation had been launched and preliminary findings had ruled out problems related to gas pipelines as a cause of the blast.

Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the source of the explosion or the circumstances leading up to the incident.

Emergency responders were deployed to the scene following the blast, while local officials continued assessment and investigation efforts.

The incident is the latest industrial and public safety accident to draw scrutiny over workplace and infrastructure safety standards in parts of China, where authorities routinely conduct investigations to determine responsibility and prevent similar occurrences.