Explosion in China's Taiyuan leaves one dead, dozens injured as search for missing continues VIDEO/UPDATED

A powerful explosion ripped through a residential building in the city of Taiyuan—capital of China’s northern Shanxi province—on April 29, killing one person and leaving two others unaccounted for.

Authorities confirmed to local media that 21 people sustained injuries in the blast, an increase from the earlier reported figure of 17, per Caliber.Az.

Among the injured, six are in serious but stable condition, medical officials said.

The explosion occurred at approximately 13:00 local time, sending a shock wave that shattered windows in nearby buildings within a 100-meter radius. Emergency services responded quickly, setting up an on-site command centre to oversee the search-and-rescue operation and medical care.

Local government officials have begun relocating residents from the damaged building to ensure their safety while investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the detonation.

Efforts to locate the two missing individuals continue, as teams comb through the debris. The authorities have not yet ruled out any possible causes, and the area remains cordoned off as a safety precaution.

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A powerful explosion rocked a residential neighbourhood in Taiyuan, the capital of China's Shanxi Province, on April 30, 2025, triggering concern and emergency response efforts.

The blast occurred around 1:00 p.m. local time in the Xiaodian District, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air and causing significant structural damage nearby, Caliber.Az reports, citing Chinese media.

Windows were blown out in buildings located as far as 100 meters from the epicentre of the explosion.

Authorities have not yet released information regarding possible casualties or injuries. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

Fire and emergency services quickly arrived at the scene and are working to secure the area and assess the full extent of the damage. Local residents have been urged to stay clear of the affected zone while responders carry out their operations.

An #explosion rocked a residential community in #China's #Taiyuan this afternoon. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the site, with windows shattered in nearby buildings. Casualty details are still unknown. pic.twitter.com/8qB6ahGRA9

— Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) April 30, 2025

By Tamilla Hasanova