An underground pipeline explosion in northern China sent manhole covers flying and destroyed roads.

Terrifying dashcam footage filmed in Anshan City in Liaoning Province on August 17, shows an underground pipeline explosion launching multiple manhole covers several metres high, leaving gaping craters in the road. Sections of the street buckled and cracked, resulting in a scene of utter devastation.

Emergency services swiftly responded to the incident, with local authorities arriving at the scene to assess the situation and begin repairs.

The Tiexi District Emergency Management Bureau issued a statement confirming that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion. Anshan China Resources Gas Company also released a notice about pressure reduction in the affected pipeline, initiating urgent repairs. The company anticipates that normal gas supply will resume by 7:00 p.m.

While the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown, experts suggest that the intense heat of the day may have triggered a violent reaction involving methane gas in the sewer system. However, this theory has not yet been confirmed, and some netizens have speculated whether human factors could have contributed to the sudden blast.

The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover the truth behind this alarming incident.

8月17日10时34分左右，辽宁省鞍山市铁西区解放西路和丰盛街路口处发生一起地下管道爆炸事件。该事件导致多个井盖同时被炸飞，路面损毁严重，但幸运的是没有造成人员伤亡。
据事发时的行车记录仪和目击者拍摄的视频显示，爆炸发生时，路口处突然传出巨大的响声，随后多个井盖被炸出数米高，路面出现大坑，部分路面隆起，损毁严重，现场一片狼藉。
事件发生后，当地相关部门迅速赶到现场进行处置。鞍山市铁西区应急管理局发布情况通报，表示已经展开调查工作，将尽快查明事件原因。同时，鞍山华润燃气公司也发布了相关路段的降压通知，并组织管道抢修工作，预计燃气供应将在晚上七点恢复正常。
对于此次爆炸事件的原因，目前仍在调查中。有专家推测，可能是由于天气炎热，阳光照射下水道产生高温，从而引发了沼气的剧烈反应。然而，这一说法尚未得到证实，也有网友提出是否存在人为因素导致井盖闪爆的疑问。