At least two passengers were killed and 25 injured in a blast and fire on a public bus in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Tuesday night, according to sources with the Guangzhou bureau of public security.

The blast occurred at about 7:40 pm, and an ensuing fire destroyed bus No 301 near the Dunhe bus stop on Guangzhou Dadaonan Road in Haizhu district.

The busy road was at a standstill after two or three lanes were closed by police as they investigated.