A meteor shower has exploded over central Russia, injuring dozens and shattering windows.

Brightly burning rocks could be seen for hundreds of kilometres as they crashed into the Ural region.

Chelyabinsk residents reported shaking ground, windows being shattered and car alarms being set off during the shower.

The traces from falling objects could be seen in Yekaterinburg, about 200km (125 miles) south-east of Chelyabinsk, a witness told the Reuters news agency.

At least 100 people - many injured by broken glass - have been taken to hospital for treatment, medical officials in the city have said.