JINAN - Another five people have died after a gas poisoning incident in east China's Shandong Province on Sunday, bringing the death toll to 10, according to the local government.

The incident happened at 5:50 p.m. in a stainless steel company in Zouping County and a total of 17 people were taken to hospital. Seven people remained in hospital, according to a statement from the local government.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.