Explosion in China kills 8 people

A dust explosion in China has killed eight people. The explosion occurred early in the morning in the city of Changzhou, Xinhua news agency reports.

The explosion took place at 3:38 a.m. local time in the factory of Changzhou Shenrong metal sci-tech company. The regional department of emergency situations says another eight people incurred slight injuries.

The rescue operations at the site of the incident have been completed. An investigation into the incident is underway.