May 5 (UPI) -- An explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan Province has killed 26 people and injured dozens more, state media reported Tuesday, prompting Chinese President Xi Jinping to call for those responsible to be held accountable.

New-Delhi: Atleast 21 people lost their lives in a massive explosion at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in Hunan province of China and 61 sustained injuries.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a speedy and thorough investigation to determine the cause of the blast.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a speedy and thorough investigation to determine the cause of the blast.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a speedy and thorough investigation to determine the cause of the blast.

A giant explosion at a fireworks factory in central China killed at least 21 people and injured 61, state media said.

An explosion at a fireworks factory in in China's Hunan province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media reports.

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, state media report.

A fireworks plant explosion in China kills 21 and injures 61, prompting evacuations and rescue efforts.

State media in China says an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others.