China, nine dead in Chongqing in the explosion of a canteen

At least 9 people were killed in the explosion of a canteen in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing, according to reports South China Morning Post.

Firefighters are still looking for an unknown number of people who have been trapped in the debris. The explosion, caused by a gas leak occurred around 12:10 pm local time in the Wulong district.