At least 32 people have died and others have been injured in a huge fire at a karaoke bar in Vietnam 

The fire broke out on the upper floor of bar located near near Ho Chi Minh City, trapping customers and staff.

four people jumped from the second and third floors to survive the blaze but sadly, at least 32 people have lost their lives, including 17 men and 15 women.

There were around 60 people in the bar when fire broke out and firefighters reached the scene shortly after alarms went off.

The karaoke bar was a large building with 29 rooms, state media reported the bodies of eight people were found in the toilets.

Local officials say a third of the building had been on fire with several decorations and wooden decor.