China, Shadong, May 27 -- A powerful explosion rocked the workshop of a chemical plant in Gaomi city, located in China's eastern Shandong province, on Tuesday just before noon, according to official reports. The blast triggered a swift emergency response, with no immediate information available on casualties.

Following the incident, the Ministry of Emergency Management promptly dispatched a specialised work team, including firefighters, medical experts, and safety specialists, to support local rescue operations. Local emergency services mobilised 55 fire engines and 232 personnel to the site to contain the situation and provide assistance.

State media reported that the explosion occurred at the Shandong Youdao Chemical facility, a subsi...