Death toll from chemical plant blast in E China rises to 78

The death toll from last week's explosion at a chemical plant in east CHINA's Jiangsu Province has climbed to 78, officials said on Monday.

The blast occurred on Thursday at a chemical facility in Chenjiagang Industrial Park in The city of Yancheng.

Among The victims, 56 have been identified.

Some 566 people are currently receiving treatment in local hospitals. Among Them, 13 are in critical condition and 66 oThers are seriously injured.

(CGTN's Xu Mengqi also contributed to The story)