Guangzhou explosion injures at least three

Dense smoke can be seen after an explosion went off in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Sept 10, 2013. [Photo/CFP]

An explosion went off in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Tuesday, Nanfang Daily reported on its Sina Weibo.

Rising smokes could be seen from hundreds of meters away, and traffic was closed down, according to the report.

The report showed some graphic pictures of body parts.

People's Daily said at least three people were injured in the blast.