A major explosion at a chemical plant in Yancheng, China, killed 78 people and injured 640 others. 2019 Xiangshui chemical plant explosion: On 21 March 2019, a major explosion occurred at a chemical plant in Chenjiagang Chemical Industry Park, Chenjiagang, Xiangshui County, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China. According to reports published on 25 March, 78 people were killed and 617 injured. March 21, 2019. Wiki link