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10 detained

Chinese police have detained 10 people suspected of being responsible for a fatal highway explosion that killed at least 43 in Hunan province, the State Council investigation task force on the accident announced on Monday. The police have put 20 people "under control", with 10 detained. The 20 include those involved in the illegal production, sale and transportation of hazardous chemicals and the illegal modification and camouflaging of vehicles, as well as the legal and safety management staff of problematic passenger transportation companies.