The blast occurred at 3:38 am at Changzhou Shenrong Metal Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. in Wujin District, according to local emergency management officials. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

Rescue operations at the site have concluded, and authorities are now focusing on investigating the cause and ensuring the safety of the remaining workers.

The identities of the deceased and injured have not yet been released.

This is the latest in a series of industrial accidents in China, raising concerns about workplace safety standards and regulations. (ILKHA)