22-6-2023 (BEIJING) Public security authorities have taken control of nine individuals, including the owner, shareholders, and staff of a barbecue restaurant following a fatal explosion in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Wednesday. Assets of the nine people have been frozen, according to relevant departments of the regional government.
The explosion occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m. on a busy street in Xingqing District, the regional capital of Yinchuan. The incident resulted from a leakage of liquefied petroleum gas from the restaurant, which led to a massive explosion that caused 38 casualties. Despite rescue efforts, 31 people have been confirmed dead, while seven individuals are currently receiving medical treatment.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, and verification of the identities of the deceased is underway. The severity of the incident has prompted the intervention of public security authorities, who have taken control of the individuals associated with the restaurant.
The freezing of assets is a precautionary measure aimed at preventing the individuals from tampering with evidence or fleeing the jurisdiction. The authorities have not yet released the identities of the individuals involved in the incident or the specific charges they may face.
