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Explosion at Northern Chinese Port Kills Dozens, Hundreds Hurt

Fire and smoke are seen after explosions in Binhai New Area on August 12, 2015 in Tianjin, China.

Fire and smoke are seen after explosions in Binhai New Area on August 12, 2015 in Tianjin, China.

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Explosions rocked a hazardous-chemicals storage site in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, killing at least 44 people and disrupting operations at one of the world’s busiest ports.

The two blasts late Wednesday night spewed toxic material into the air and shattered windows in buildings for kilometers around. A total of 520 people were hospitalized, including 66 with critical injuries, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.