2021 Shiyan pipeline explosion

2021 Shiyan pipeline explosion, officially June 13th Yanhu Community Pedlar's Market Severe Gas Explosion Accident in Zhangwan District, Shiyan, Hubei (Chinese: 湖北省十堰市张湾区艳湖社区集贸市场“6·13”重大燃气爆炸事故) [1] was a gas explosion took place at about 6:30 a.m. local time in Yanhu Community, Checheng Road Subdistrict, Zhangwan District, Shiyan, Hubei on 13 June 2021 in a market, which then collapsed.[2][3] Locals who were buying vegetables or having breakfast at the market were trapped by the explosion.[4][5][6] The explosion resulted in 25 deaths and 138 injuries (including 37 serious injuries).[7]

2021 Shiyan pipeline explosion
湖北省十堰市张湾区艳湖社区集贸市场“6·13”重大燃气爆炸事故
Date13 June 2021 (2021-06-13)
Time6:30 (UTC+8)
LocationShiyan, Hubei, China
Coordinates32°37′03.8″N 110°45′07.4″E
Deaths26
Non-fatal injuries138

Accident

At 6:30 a.m. a gas line exploded near a vegetable market killing 26 and injuring 138.[8] 173 fire fighters rescued 150 from building severely damaged by the blast.[9]

Casualties

25 people were killed and 138 others injured, according to China Central Television.[10]

In the final report, the total death reached 26.[1]

Investigation

Accusations and administrative measures

11 persons were arrested and prosecuted as they were responsible for the accident.

4 persons were fined and prohibited from gas industry for life.

34 government officers were responsible for the accident, receiving disciplinary measures, including 1 placed on probation within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) with dismissal of government affairs, 2 revocation of CCP positions with dismissal of government affairs, 6 serious warnings within the CCP, 3 serious warnings within the CCP with major demerits in government affairs, 2 major demerits in government affairs, 4 warnings within the CCP, 5 warnings in government affairs, 6 admonitions, 5 mandatory written self-criticism. Shiyan Committee of the CCP and Shiyan City Government were mandated to make penetrating self-criticism to Hubei Committee of the CCP and Hubei Province Government.[11]

See also

References
  1. 湖北省应急管理厅. "湖北省十堰市张湾区艳湖社区集贸市场"6·13"重大燃气爆炸事故调查报告" (PDF). yjt.hubei.gov.cn. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  2. Lee, Lily (13 June 2021). "At least 12 killed in huge gas explosion in central Chinese city". CNN. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  3. "湖北十堰燃气爆炸事故现场附近居民：菜市场处于坍塌状态 附近小区暂停供应水、电、天然气_央广网". china.cnr.cn. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
  4. "湖北十堰爆炸事故已搜救出35名被困群众". www.bjnews.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  5. 网易 (2021-06-13). "今早湖北十堰爆炸事故致37人重伤，11人死亡！事发200米附近小区居民和橙柿互动讲述事发一刻：睡觉中被炸醒，床上都是玻璃渣子". www.163.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
  6. "突发惨剧！湖北十堰发生燃气爆炸事故，现已致11死37重伤——上海热线新闻频道". news.online.sh.cn. Archived from the original on 2021-06-13. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
  7. 倪晶依. "湖北十堰市张湾区燃气爆炸事故已致25人死亡". m.news.cctv.com. 央视网. Archived from the original on 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  8. Fitz-Gibbon, Jorge (Jun 13, 2021). "At least 12 killed in massive gas line explosion in China". Retrieved Jun 14, 2021.
  9. "Chinese market gas blast kills 12". South China Morning Post. Jun 13, 2021. Retrieved Jun 14, 2021.
  10. 张慧彬. "湖北十堰市张湾区燃气爆炸事故已致25人死亡". China Central Television. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  11. 中共湖北省纪律检查委员会. "湖北省对十堰市张湾区艳湖社区集贸市场燃气爆炸事故责任人严肃追责问责". www.hbjwjc.gov.cn. Retrieved 2023-06-28.


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