Seven people were killed in a production safety accident in Zhongxiang City, Hubei Province.

At about 10:20 on April 14, a production safety accident occurred at Weilong Shipyard in Zhongxiang City, Hubei Province, killing seven people. Five others were injured and are now being treated in hospital with stable vital signs. After the accident, Zhongxiang City quickly set up an accident disposal headquarters to organize forces to carry out on-site rescue, medical treatment, accident investigation and aftermath. At present, all work is being carried out in an orderly manner.