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Emergency services at scene of explosion in Clackmannanshire One dead after blast at flats in Alloa
(about 4 hours later)
The explosion happened in Kellie Place, Alloa, on Sunday eveningThe explosion happened in Kellie Place, Alloa, on Sunday evening
Emergency services are responding to reports of an explosion and fire at a house in Clackmannanshire. One man has died and three people have been injured following an explosion in a block of flats in Alloa, Clackmannanshire.
Police Scotland said it was alerted at about 18:00 that a building had been badly damaged in Kellie Place in Alloa. The man, who has not yet been identified, was inside the property when the explosion occurred and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said 11 vehicles had been sent including specialist units. Police and emergency services declared a major incident at the property in Kellie Place on Sunday evening.
It is not yet known whether anyone was hurt in the incident. Several roads are closed, including the A907, B9096, Kellie Place and Tullibody Road in the town and the public are urged to avoid the area. Police Scotland Sergeant Neill Drummond said the force was "still working to establish the full circumstances of what happened at this property", but the cause of the explosion was still unknown.
The roof of the house was badly damaged by the explosionThe roof of the house was badly damaged by the explosion
"However, we can confirm that one male has passed away," he added.
"Our inquiries to confirm his identity and provide his next of kin with all the necessary support they may require are ongoing."
Three other individuals who were injured were taken to Forth Valley Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Police Scotland said they had been alerted at about 18:00 that a building had been badly damaged.
Eleven vehicles were sent including specialist units, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said.
Alloa Town Hall has been opened as a respite centre for occupants of the other flats within the address, while gas and electrical work is checked.
Police said they would be "appropriately supported with alternative accommodation" if their homes were not deemed safe to return to.
The fire service said specialist urban search and rescue units and a heavy rescue unit were among the resources it had deployed.The fire service said specialist urban search and rescue units and a heavy rescue unit were among the resources it had deployed.
A spokesperson said: "Crews are working with emergency service partners to make the area safe."A spokesperson said: "Crews are working with emergency service partners to make the area safe."
A number of road closures along the A907, B9096, Kellie Place and Tullibody Road that had been implemented by police are in the process of being lifted, but further utilities work may be required, resulting in additional closures they said.