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Blast reported in Shanghai chemical plant, casualties unknown

(Xinhua)

17:09, June 24, 2013

SHAHGHAI, June 24 (Xinhua) -- An explosion occurred in a chemical plant on Monday afternoon in Shanghai, casualties unknown, said rescuers.

At about 2:15 p.m. Monday, the explosion happened at a chemical plant at an industrial zone in the Jinshan district of Shanghai, according to rescuers.

Rescue efforts are still under way.

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