At approximately 2:55 p.m. on November 20, a safety incident occurred at a wastewater treatment plant within the Lan炭 Industry Specialized Park in Shenmu City, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province. At the time of the accident, 10 workers were on-site performing duties. Preliminary investigations indicate the incident resulted in 4 fatalities and 6 injuries.

Following the incident, the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Emergency Management and relevant local authorities promptly initiated emergency response procedures and dispatched a task force to the site for investigation. The local emergency management bureau has established an accident investigation team, and the cause of the incident is currently under further verification.

Relevant departments in Shenmu City stated that the injured individuals have been promptly transported to the hospital for treatment, and their conditions are currently undergoing further assessment. At present, the accident site has been brought under control, and related safety inspections and recovery efforts are proceeding in an orderly manner.

It is reported that the wastewater treatment plant primarily handles wastewater treatment for the lignite charcoal industrial park. As the accident occurred in the afternoon when on-site personnel were concentrated, it resulted in significant casualties. The specific cause of the accident and the implementation status of safety precautions remain under further investigation.

The Shaanxi Provincial Department of Emergency Management stated that following the incident, safety inspections have been conducted across relevant enterprises throughout the province. Local authorities have been instructed to strictly enforce corporate accountability to ensure sustained stability in workplace safety. The results of the accident investigation will be released in a timely manner.

This incident serves as a stark reminder to all industries, particularly the chemical and environmental sectors, that they must strengthen safety management and accident prevention measures to ensure the safety of employees and prevent similar tragedies from occurring.