Massive explosion reported in Chinese city of Tianjin

Footage circulating online appears to show a massive explosion in China’s northern Tianjin.

The blast has been captured in stunning videos posted on social media, but as yet the cause of the apparent disaster unknown.

Tianjin is a major port South East of the Chinese capital, Beijing. There are also reports that the explosion was seen from space.

Reportedly caused by flammable cargo, videos from the scene show a dramatic fireball exploding near the site of a fire. Several people have been rushed to the hospital, though it’s unclear how many were injured.

The population of Tianjin is 7.49 million according to the most recent UN data.