Social media in mainland China has been buzzing with reports of an explosion that occurred on December 17, when a natural gas tanker caught fire and exploded after colliding inside the Duyatunnel on the G95 Hebei section of Beijing's Seventh Ring Road. (Video screenshot)
[People News] Recent posts on social media indicate that this incident resulted in over 20 vehicles being severely damaged, with 10 people confirmed dead and 29 injured, classifying it as a major accident. As of now, there has been no official statement from mainland authorities regarding the event.
Videos shared by netizens depict a scene of chaos, with flames erupting and thick smoke filling the tunnel at the time of the explosion. The aftermath shows the tunnel littered with wreckage, with more than 20 vehicles severely damaged, creating a harrowing sight. Some vehicles were completely destroyed, raising concerns about the condition of the individuals inside.
Video of the explosion in the Duyatunnel on the G95 Hebei section of Beijing's Seventh Ring Road
Numerous netizens have taken to social media to share information about this explosion.
"At the time of the incident, there were dozens of cars in the tunnel, and almost no one managed to escape."
"My good friend lost his young life in that tunnel; he was only 37 years old, and we couldn't even find his body, just two pieces of bone."
"I was relatively close to the accident site and have already left the area."
"Currently, there are 29 injured and 10 dead."
Other netizens commented: "I just received a call from the village; my friend is gone."
"Many cars exploded, the tunnel collapsed, and the fire burned for two days."
The explosion of an oil tanker in the tunnel involved dozens of vehicles, leading to serious casualties, and the reverse tunnel is filled with smoke.
Screenshot from the internet
Screenshot from the internet
Hebei traffic police have requested that netizens delete videos
According to a report by the mainland news outlet Jiupai News, a netizen with insider information stated that on December 18, he shared a video of the "Yesaipo Expressway tunnel accident" expressing his "hope for everyone's safety." That afternoon, he received a call from someone claiming to be a staff member of the "Hebei Expressway Traffic Police Baoding Brigade Yesaipo Team," who asked him to delete the video he had posted on Weibo.
The recording reveals that the person claiming to be a traffic police officer suggested the netizen call "114" to verify the phone number he was using. The netizen refused and asked the caller to identify themselves. The caller then claimed to be a staff member of the "Hebei Expressway Traffic Police Baoding Brigade Yesaipo Team," but when the netizen requested their badge number and name, the request was denied.
The staff member further stated that they were currently enforcing the law, so there was no need to provide the netizen with a badge number or name. "I am discussing this matter with you. Who told you this was law enforcement?"
The netizen did not accept this and questioned how the caller obtained his personal information. The staff member replied, "It's on Weibo; you posted it before."
The netizen disagreed and asked, "Where on my Weibo?" The caller responded, "I’m not sure." "You can post (the video), but we have an official announcement; you can share that again."
The netizen said, "Then you should issue an official announcement quickly." He then pressed the caller again on how they obtained his personal information. The staff member quietly muttered, "Fool," and then hung up the phone.
In response, mainland netizens have been discussing this matter extensively.
A netizen with 20 years of online experience remarked, "I've seen a lot since the forum days. An incident occurred on the evening of the 17th, and by noon on the 18th, they were rushing to delete it. They couldn't clarify the source of the information over the phone and even resorted to cursing. The pace of handling this situation is more chaotic than a traffic jam. If they truly want to reassure the public, it would be better to clearly explain the rescue progress after 12 hours of being stuck in traffic."
"The road remained blocked until the morning of the 19th, and the hospital had already admitted the injured. At this point, instead of focusing on disseminating information, they prioritised deleting videos?"
"Is posting videos on Weibo going to result in a check of personal information? Do ordinary citizens not have the right to share videos?"
Another netizen expressed concern: "The netizen asked three times how the other party obtained their personal information—it's chilling to think about!"
A netizen passing through the Duya Tunnel told a reporter from Hongxing News that on December 17, she had initially planned to travel from Baoding Laisui to Zhangjiakou Xuanhua. Around 7:30 PM that day, when she was driving near the Duya Tunnel, the road had already become congested, and vehicles were unable to move forward. This netizen described to the reporter: "I heard a sound resembling an explosion and saw smoke and dust at the scene. During the traffic jam, someone went to check ahead and returned with the same report." Additionally, she observed police cars, ambulances, and tow trucks rushing to the accident scene to provide assistance.
This netizen mentioned that after being stuck for nearly an hour, she was guided by traffic police to enter the service area to wait until around 8:30 PM that day.
On the morning of the 19th, a reporter from Hongxing News contacted the village committee of Duya Village in Laisui County. A staff member who answered the call stated, "Around 7 or 8 PM on December 17, there was indeed a traffic accident at the Duya Tunnel." However, the staff member admitted to being unaware of the specific details surrounding the incident.
In response to online reports about injuries from the recent traffic accident, a staff member at the outpatient department of Lishui County Hospital confirmed, 'We have indeed treated patients injured in the Duyatunnel accident.'
The traffic accident at Duyatunnel took place on the evening of the 17th, but several drivers passing through the area indicated that as of the afternoon of the 19th, the road had still not reopened to traffic.
As for the details surrounding the traffic accident at Duyatunnel, including the number of casualties, there has been no official report released so far.
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