Georgian PM offers condolences after deadly fireworks factory explosion in China

Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Tuesday offered his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a tragic explosion at a fireworks factory in China.

“I extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic explosion at a fireworks factory in China. Our thoughts are with all those injured, wishing recovery to them and strength to all impacted”, he said.

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Chinese state media reported that an explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province had killed 26 people and left 61 wounded.

Rescue operations have wrapped up at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in the southern city of Liuyang, after an explosion on Monday afternoon forced authorities to evacuate everyone within a 3km radius of the plant.