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House in Tinsley, Sheffield, destroyed by 'gas blast' | |
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A house has been destroyed and two more badly damaged in a suspected gas explosion in Sheffield. | A house has been destroyed and two more badly damaged in a suspected gas explosion in Sheffield. |
The blast was reported at the mid-terrace property at 09:05 BST in Dundas Road, Tinsley, South Yorkshire Fire Service said. | The blast was reported at the mid-terrace property at 09:05 BST in Dundas Road, Tinsley, South Yorkshire Fire Service said. |
A 150m (490ft) cordon has been put in place around the property and neighbouring homes have been evacuated. | A 150m (490ft) cordon has been put in place around the property and neighbouring homes have been evacuated. |
A man, woman and two children have been taken to hospital after suffering minor injuries, Yorkshire Ambulance said. | A man, woman and two children have been taken to hospital after suffering minor injuries, Yorkshire Ambulance said. |
South Yorkshire Police said the man, who suffered facial burns and cuts, was believed to have been in the house that was destroyed in the explosion. | South Yorkshire Police said the man, who suffered facial burns and cuts, was believed to have been in the house that was destroyed in the explosion. |
A woman and two children, from a neighbouring property, were taken to hospital to be treated for suspected smoke inhalation as a precaution. | A woman and two children, from a neighbouring property, were taken to hospital to be treated for suspected smoke inhalation as a precaution. |
About 50 people have been taken to nearby Hinde House School while they are unable to get into their homes. | About 50 people have been taken to nearby Hinde House School while they are unable to get into their homes. |
A police spokesperson said: "Initial information indicates that gas is the source of the explosion." | A police spokesperson said: "Initial information indicates that gas is the source of the explosion." |
'Everyone's shaking' | 'Everyone's shaking' |
Ade Robinson, from South Yorkshire Fire Service, said a specialist urban search and rescue team were working to remove rubble from the property. | Ade Robinson, from South Yorkshire Fire Service, said a specialist urban search and rescue team were working to remove rubble from the property. |
He said: "What we are concerned with now is a situation where there possibly may be someone still in that property. | He said: "What we are concerned with now is a situation where there possibly may be someone still in that property. |
"We can't confirm that at this time, that's why we're taking the precaution." | "We can't confirm that at this time, that's why we're taking the precaution." |
Dundas Road resident Ehsan Ali said: "I was sleeping, I heard a bang, I looked out of my window and the house was on fire. | Dundas Road resident Ehsan Ali said: "I was sleeping, I heard a bang, I looked out of my window and the house was on fire. |
"Everyone's been sent to the corner of the road. Everyone's shaking." | "Everyone's been sent to the corner of the road. Everyone's shaking." |
A Yorkshire Ambulance spokeswoman said an adult male had been taken to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield and a second adult and two children had been taken to Rotherham District Hospital. | A Yorkshire Ambulance spokeswoman said an adult male had been taken to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield and a second adult and two children had been taken to Rotherham District Hospital. |
She said all four were being treated for minor injuries. | She said all four were being treated for minor injuries. |
Several roads in the area have been closed. | Several roads in the area have been closed. |
Ann Jones, manager of the reception centre at Hinde House School, said: "We've got between 40 and 50 people, including children. | Ann Jones, manager of the reception centre at Hinde House School, said: "We've got between 40 and 50 people, including children. |
"We're using the dining room to be able to cater for people and the school library." | "We're using the dining room to be able to cater for people and the school library." |