It also said in an online media release that it has been coordinating with at least two hospitals in the capital, including Beijing Children’s Hospital and Capital Medical University, to proactively contribute to treating the injured transported to Beijing and to save those severely injured and minimize permanent disabilities for the victims.

Fu Jianhua, vice-minister of emergency management, has led a team to the site to guide relief work. Hebei authorities have set up a headquarters to deal with the aftermath of the accident and investigate the causes.