At least 43 people killed in a factory fire in New Delhi

At least 43 people have died in a factory fire in India’s capital New Delhi, with the toll still expected to rise, police said.

A call about the fire was received at 5:22 am following which 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

The cause of the fire is not known, officials said, adding that over 50 people were inside the factory operating from a residential area when the fire broke out. Thirty fire trucks are at the site and have taken the situation under control.