HANGZHOU, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed in a house collapse Tuesday night in east China's Zhejiang Province, local authorities said.

The accident happened at 11:51 p.m. Tuesday in Fengxiang Village of Longgang City.

Eight people were injured, including one in critical condition.

Preliminary investigation showed the collapse of the three-storey house was caused by gas explosion. Further investigation is underway.