Ammonia leak kills 15 in Shanghai

Fifteen people have died in a leak of liquid ammonia at a refrigeration unit of a plant in Shanghai, according to state media.

Ammonia leak kills 15 in Shanghai

Fifteen people have died in a leak of liquid ammonia at a refrigeration unit of a plant in Shanghai, according to state media.

The one-sentence report from the official Xinhua News Agency did not give any other details.

Industrial accidents are common in China due to lax safety and building standards.

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