Dramatic video has emerged from China of a fireworks factory exploding.

In the footage, filmed in Shangrao, Jiangxi Province on Wednesday, several firecrackers explode in the air while bright flames and heavy white smoke rise up.

According to local news, two explosions at the factory destroyed several nearby houses nearby. People reportedly felt tremors from the blasts all over Shangrao.

According to local reports, at least 48 people were hospitalised and one person was killed.

Dramatic video has emerged from China of a firework factory exploding, in an incident that left at least one person dead.

In the footage, filmed in Shangrao, Jiangxi Province on Wednesday, several firecrackers explode in the middle of the air and the bright flame and heavy white smoke rises up.

According to local news, the explosion happened twice and the houses nearby were destroyed seriously. Shaking can be felt everywhere in Shangrao.

Until now, 48 people were hospitalized, while one of the four lost people was found but died after invalid rescue.