At least 4 killed in SW China blast

Photo taken on Sept 19, 2014 shows the site of gas explosion in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. The blast happened in a restaurant at 11:24 a.m. Friday on Jiahe Road in Xiamen. A total of 30 casualties have been reported including 4 deaths and 10 in critical condition. (Xinhua)

At least four people were killed and many more injured in a restaurant gas explosion Friday in southeast China's Xiamen city, local authorities said.

The blast happened at 11:24 am on Jiahe Road. A total of 30 casualties have been reported including 4 deaths and 10 in critical condition.

The injured have been rushed to hospital.

(Updated)