TIANJIN, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Eight people were injured after a gas explosion in a residential building in Beichen District, north China's Tianjin Municipality Tuesday morning.
The explosion, which took place at around 7:15 a.m. and damaged the six-story building, has not led to life-threathening injuries, according to local authorities.
Rescue and relief work are underway, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation. ■
