Fourteen people have been injured after a huge gas explosion in a shopping district in Kansas City.
Images show dozens of firefighters battling the blaze that spread through a number of buildings including shops, restaurants, flats and offices.
The manager of JJ's restaurant, which was destroyed in the blaze, has been unable to account for three people but it was unclear whether they were caught in the blaze or had left earlier.
Kansas City Manager Troy Schulte revealed there had been a gas leak shortly before the explosion.
Earlier police spokeswoman Rhonda Flores said a car appeared to have crashed into the gas main near the restaurant at around 6pm local time.
An initial call for three ambulances was then increased to 10 as the blaze took hold.
Kerry O'Connor, a spokeswoman for St Luke's Hospital, said several patients were sent to the hospital. She added they "appear to be critical at this time".
The University of Kansas Hospital was treating five people injured in the blast, according to spokesman Bob Hallinan.
He said one was in critical condition, two in serious condition and two others were expected to be released. They had all suffered traumatic injuries, including broken bones, rather than effects of the fire.
The area, a shopping district, includes retail shops, restaurants, apartments and offices.
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