In pictures: Rescuers at work

Rescue crews can be seen in this aerial picture, clustered around a corner of the wrecked factory

First Minister Jack McConnell visited the scene and praised the work of the rescue crews

A fireman picks his way among the rubble as the search continues

Very little remains of the Stockline Plastics factory that was destroyed by an explosion on Tuesday.

Rescue workers continued the hunt for survivors of the tragedy on Wednesday.

Sniffer dogs were used to help pinpoint locations of those still trapped under the rubble.

Rescuers prepare to remove a body from the blast site

Specialist workers were seen removing one of the casualties in a body bag.

Firefighters worked tirelessly in dusty conditions.

Cars parked next to the building were crushed by falling masonry.

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