China detains 9 managers after 74 die in power plant collapseBEIJING--Nine executives are being held responsible by the Chinese government for a power plant accident where 74 workers were killed when an under-construction cooling tower collapsed, state media reported Monday. Those under detention included the board chairman of engineering firm Hebei Yineng, a major builder of power plants that has a record of workplace deaths, state media reported. It was one of China's deadliest workplace accidents in recent years and prompted calls from government officials for stepped-up inspections and a renewed emphasis on worker safety. Chinese President Xi Jinping said local governments should learn from the accident and hold accountable anyone responsible. No formal charges were announced against the detained executives, who also included safety managers and supervisors from a Shanghai consulting firm.

Source: The China Post November 28, 2016 17:58 UTC