Paper mill explosion in Taiwan, four killed
April 23rd, 2011 - 2:33 am ICT by IANSTaipei, April 23 (IANS) An explosion at a paper mill late Friday evening in New Taipei City of Taiwan killed four people, while 15 were injured, officials said.
The factory caught fire after the explosion. Windows of buildings within 100 metres from the factory were shattered, Xinhua reported citing local firefighters.
Firefighters managed to control the fire at around 2230 local time.
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