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Two injured after house explosion Two injured after house explosion
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Two pensioners have made an "amazing escape" with only minor injuries after their West Lothian house explodes. Two pensioners have made an "amazing escape" with only minor injuries after their West Lothian house exploded.
The front and rear walls of the semi-detached house in Loaninghill Park, Uphall, blew in and the roof was blown off shortly before 0745 BST.The front and rear walls of the semi-detached house in Loaninghill Park, Uphall, blew in and the roof was blown off shortly before 0745 BST.
Specialist fire crews were sent to the scene and gas emergency services were also contacted.Specialist fire crews were sent to the scene and gas emergency services were also contacted.
The 85-year-old woman and 86-year-old man were taken to a neighbour's house before going to St John's Hospital.The 85-year-old woman and 86-year-old man were taken to a neighbour's house before going to St John's Hospital.
Between 20 and 40 elderly residents nearby have been evacuated to Uphall Community Centre in Strathbrock Place.Between 20 and 40 elderly residents nearby have been evacuated to Uphall Community Centre in Strathbrock Place.
The road has been closed and an investigation is underway.The road has been closed and an investigation is underway.
Gordon Fisher, Lothian and Borders Police Fire and Rescue Service, said: "The front of the house is right across the front garden. It is an incredible escape when you see teh scene of devastation up there. Gordon Fisher, of Lothian and Borders Police Fire and Rescue Service, said: "The front of the house is right across the front garden.
"For two elderly people to walk away from that, to be conscious is incredible. It's an amazing escape. "It is an incredible escape when you see the scene of devastation up there.
"An early investigation points to a gas explosion and it appears the house will ahve to be demolished. "For two elderly people to walk away from that, to be conscious is incredible - it's an amazing escape."
"We don't have a time for when the evacuated residents will be allaowed back into their homes." He said an early investigation pointed to a gas explosion and it appeared the house would have to be demolished.
"We don't have a time for when the evacuated residents will be allowed back into their homes," he added.