A tragic fireworks explosion in Henan Province, central China, has left three people dead and two others injured.
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in a building in Qiansun Village, located in Weishi County within the city of Kaifeng, according to local emergency management authorities.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion, which shocked the quiet rural community.
The incident has raised concerns over the safety of handling and storing fireworks, particularly in residential areas.
This tragedy follows a similar fireworks-related incident in late October in southern India, where over 150 people were injured during a massive explosion at a religious festival in a temple.