Mental, legal assistance offered to people affected by explosion

The victims and families affected by the chemical explosion last week in Jiangsu province, have been provided with legal aid as they seek compensation, as well as with psychological counseling for mental recovery, according to the rescue headquarters established after the blast.

The deadly explosion occurred on Thursday following a fire that broke out in a plant owned by Jiangsu Tianjiayi Chemical Co in an industrial park in Yancheng's Xiangshui county.

The death toll on Tuesday stood at 78. Fifty-six bodies had been identified as of Monday, with 22 others unknown. After DNA tests, 25 of the 28 people previously reported to be missing were confirmed dead.