The photo you are looking at is reportedly a metallic ball that crashed into the town—two similar objects were spotted falling from the sky in a neighboring county..
Reports also indicate that residents heard a loud piercing noise as the objects fell to the earth. They also say they saw something looking like a fireball slamming into a vegetable patch ..
The places where the objects have fallen have reportedly been blocked by Chinese government officials—no word officially on what they are nor is there word on whether they REALLY are, or if this is some strange net hoax that I and others have fallen for..
The photos below are from CHINANEWS.COM and show what appears to be some sort of Chinese government official or scientist in bright orange protective clothing as he/she inspects the object..
Perhaps related (MAYBE): There are also reports that a Russian rocket has broken up after its launch..