At least 36 killed in India after explosion at pharmaceutical factory

In India, the death toll from an explosion at a pharmaceutical factory has risen to at least 36.

The blast on Monday at Sigachi Industries' factory in Telangana State occurred at the spray-dryer unit of the plant, causing the structure to collapse while over 140 workers were inside.

Rescue teams have retrieved 34 bodies from the rubble, and two others died later in hospital.

More than 30 people suffered injuries and are being treated for burns.

Officials said additional casualties cannot be ruled out until debris from the collapsed building is fully cleared.