Edit: Ahmed Al-Kumi

One official media source in China today reported an Eddie gas explosion to destroy part of a high - rise building in a major Chinese city, killing at least three people and injuring dozens.

In the same vein, dramatic dashboard camera footage from a nearby car published by state media showed a large cloud of smoke and dust spreading across the street as people ran in search of a shelter.

One government channel showed the display of windows from several buildings on a street covered in dust and debris. One Chinese people's newspaper reported that rescuers found three dead and more than 30 injured and the cause of the explosion was still under investigation. According to one newspaper, there were frequent incidents of gas explosions in China due to poor safety and enforcement standards.