An explosion at a fireworks factory in China has killed at least 29 people, and injured around 200 more. The blast in the southern city of Jiangmen levelled a two-storey building covering an area of 3,000 square metres, reports said. Rescue workers have been trying to find people trapped in the rubble.
Witnesses say they saw a large mushroom cloud after the blast.
All those killed are believed to be factory workers. The blast is not thought to have killed anyone outside the factory, which was located in a sparsely populated suburb. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known. Philippines volcano lake empties High hopes for S Korean film Burma opposition denies 'power share' Thai Airways board resigns Captain 'disappointed' with Australia Links to more Asia-Pacific stories are at the foot of the page.