2019 Xiangshui chemical plant explosion
| Date | 21 March 2019 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chenjiagang Chemical Industry Park (陈家港生态化工园区), Xiangshui County, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China |
| Coordinates | 34°20′31″N 119°46′41″E / 34.34194°N 119.77806°E |
| Cause | Chemical plant explosion |
| Deaths | 78 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 617 |
On 21 March 2019, a major explosion occurred at a chemical plant in Chenjiagang Chemical Industry Park, Chenjiagang, Xiangshui County, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China. According to reports published on 25 March, 78 people were killed and 617 injured.
The State Council of China officially recognized the severity of the accident, often referred to as the "3.21 Explosive Accident".