Desperate rescue workers were continuing their efforts to find survivors trapped under layers of rubble after a huge explosion ripped through a plastics factory.

Four people were tonight confirmed dead following a blast at a plastics factory in Glasgow, Strathclyde fire brigade said.

Rescue workers were searching for survivors trapped in the rubble of a factory which was destroyed in explosion today leaving at least two people feared dead.

Two people were feared dead and dozens injured after a massive explosion at a plastics factory today.

Emergency crews were treating casualties today after an explosion at a factory.