Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Massive series of explosions on film set leaves one person requiring leg amputation

According to local reports, three people were hospitalised by the blasts.

Ryan Ramgobin
Tuesday 19 January 2016 11:05 EST
Comments
Explosions on Chinese film set

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Dramatic footage has emerged from China showing a series of huge explosions on the set of a film that left several people injured.

According to local reports, three people were taken to hospital, one of whom required a leg amputation.

The video shows a set of explosions over a makeshift bridge, forcing those standing on the bridge to either jump in the water; or run for cover on land.

As people rush off the makeshift bridge, more explosions follow in the nearby forest.

The video also shows the aftermath of the explosions with the bridge totally damaged, and rubble surrounding the area.

The incident reportedly took place in Ji’an, Jiangxi Province on 8 January.

It is unclear whether or not the initial explosion was planned; but the reactions to the latter blasts suggest it was not.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in