Residents were worried about the possible release of toxic pollutants from the plant . The local government says two people were injured in clashes Monday . Popular protests succeeded in closing other chemical plants and building a high - speed rail line .
Residents were worried about the possible release of toxic pollutants from the plant . The Shifang government says 13 people were injured in clashes Monday . Popular protests succeeded in closing other chemical plants and derailing a high-speed rail line .