Gas pipeline explodes in residential area killing five in China

Footage has emerged from China of the aftermath of gas pipeline explosion which occurred in a residential area and killed at least five people.

The video, filmed in Inner Mongolia last Saturday, shows a cloud of smoke rising into the air and a collapsed residential building.

Reports say, 80 buildings in the area were affected and over 200 people were evacuated.

At least five died and 25 were injured.

The case was under investigation.