From 2017 to 2021, gas pipeline leaks averaged more than 200 a year. In most cases, leaking gas either ignites at the construction site or passes through a confined space underground and enters nearby premises before exploding. For example, one of the most deadly accidents in recent years in terms of casualties was a gas explosion that occurred at a community market in the city of Shiyan, in Hubei province.
On June 13, 2021, gas leaking from an underground pipe gathered under the market building. When the gas encountered a spark from the exhaust fume pipe of a restaurant, it ignited. The explosion killed 26 people, injured 138, and left the market in shambles. Similar explosive accidents due to gas pipe leaks have occurred in hospitals, restaurants, and supermarkets…
https://clb.org.hk/content/high-frequency-gas-accidents-threatens-safety-workers-across-industries
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