A collapse occurred at the construction site of a power station in China’s Jiangxi province, killing at least 40 people.

Xinhua news agency says a cooling tower platform plunged to the ground this morning in Fengcheng city.  

Five injured workers are being treated in hospital, and it is feared the death toll will rise. Rescue work continues for those trapped under the rubble.

Local media says around 68 people were on site when the collapse occurred.

Rescuers work at the accident site at the Fengcheng power plant in east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 24, 2016. More than 40 people have been confirmed dead after the platform of the Fengcheng power plant's cooling tower under construction collapsed on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

Rescuers work at the accident site at the Fengcheng power plant in east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 24, 2016. More than 40 people have been confirmed dead after the platform of the Fengcheng power plant's cooling tower under construction collapsed on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

Rescuers work at the accident site at the Fengcheng power plant in east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 24, 2016. More than 40 people have been confirmed dead after the platform of the Fengcheng power plant's cooling tower under construction collapsed on Thursday. (Xinhua/Hu Chenhuan)