Dozens killed in Tianjin port blasts

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China explosion: 'I woke in a panic and the sky was red'

Massive explosions have hit China's northern city of Tianjin, killing at least 50 and injuring 500 people.

According to Chinese state media, the blasts occurred when a shipment of explosives blew up in the port city at about 23:30 (16:30 GMT).

An eyewitness has described the moment a huge explosion hit a major port and industrial area in China's northern city of Tianjin.

Monica Andrews says she woke up in a panic and initially thought it was an earthquake.

Her friend Cara Carnello caught the explosion on her mobile phone, it shows a huge fireball and a billowing cloud of smoke.

Footage filmed by a drone shows the devastation caused by the explosions at a warehouse in Tianjin in northern China.

At least 50 people have died and over 500 were injured after two major explosions.

The blast happened in a warehouse storing "dangerous and chemical goods" in the port area.

From BBC News

Drone footage shows Tianjin blast site