Poisoning at biotechnology firm kills seven, injures four in Shandong

A confined space poisoning incident happened at a biotechnology company in Shouguang, Shandong province, on Saturday, resulting in seven deaths and four injuries, the Ministry of Emergency Management said on Sunday.
In a news release, the ministry said that it has dispatched a working group to the incident site to assist and guide the handling of the incident.
Vice-Minister of the Emergency Management Song Yuanming emphasized the need to spare no effort in rescuing the injured, quickly verifying the number of casualties, and ensuring proper follow-up measures, it said.
Shandong authorities have been asked to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident and hold those responsible accountable in accordance with the law and regulations, the release said.
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