2 Killed In Quebec Fireworks Plant Explosion.

(bbc.co.uk) - Two people have been found dead after an explosion destroyed a Quebec fireworks plant, Canadian police say.

A massive blast rocked BEM Fireworks in Coteau-du-Lac shortly before 09:00 EST (13:00 GMT) and was followed by a fire and further explosions.

Images from the scene showed a plume of black smoke and exploding fireworks that could be seen from miles away.

Police evacuated about 40 homes in the town and temporarily closed a nearby highway in both directions.

One building at the plant was reduced to rubble.

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