Images reminiscent of the September 11, 2001 attacks were broadcast today on local media in China.
An explosion in the city of Shenzhen resulted in a fire and according to reports a woman died, as she fell from the burning building.
According to state media, the preliminary investigation showed that the fire was caused by a gas explosion on the 28th floor of the building, while the exact cause of the explosion is still being investigated.
A powerful rocked a residence in Bay’s Yuefu Phase II on Dec 11, with shockwaves reportedly felt as far as the nearby landmark Resources Tower. Cause and injuries remain unclear, and investigations are underway.
— Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily)
“Suddenly there was a loud bang and the table shook,” a 30-year-old man surnamed Zhang who worked in a nearby office building told Reuters.
Tragic high-rise explosion this afternoon in Shenzhen in a residential building (China).
At least one person died – a woman who fell down.
At least 4 floors were impacted. This happened in the Nanshan district. I can clearly see that building from my place.
My video in 🧵…
— Daniel Camilo (@DanielOlimac)
