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Chemical plant blast in SW China, casualties unknown

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-08-26 10:45

NANNING -- An explosion occurred in a chemical plant in southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 6:00 am on Tuesday, government officials said.

There was no immediate word on casualties and residents were being evacuated for fear of further blasts and possible chemical leaks.