There has been a tragic disaster in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, where 27 people, mostly teenagers and young people, have been killed after fire broke out at a nightclub in the city.

The blaze took hold at the Colectiv club on Friday night, causing a stampede for the exit.

Emergency response chief, Raed Arafat, said that about 155 people are being treated in hospitals in the Romanian capital.

“The only information we have is that fireworks were used in the club and after that tragedy happened, it is under investigation”, He told reporters.

The fire is believed to have been caused by fireworks that was let off inside the club.