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Girl injured in house explosion Girl, 9, dies after house blast
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A nine-year-old girl has been taken to hospital following an explosion at a house in Plymouth, Devon. A nine-year-old girl has died and three other people were injured in an explosion at a house in Devon.
The incident took place at about 0750 GMT at an end terrace house in Bulteel Gardens in the Southway area. The incident took place at about 0750 GMT at an end terrace house in Bulteel Gardens, Southway, Plymouth.
The girl suffered serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital. Two other people were also injured and were treated at the scene. The girl received serious injuries when a wall collapsed. She was taken to Derriford Hospital. A woman with the girl received minor injuries.
Houses in the vicinity have been evacuated and gas engineers from Transco have been informed. Two elderly people, believed to be the occupants of the house, also suffered minor injuries.
The building was described as being well alight, and local residents have been advised to keep doors and keep windows closed.
Police said they were being told that people smelled gas in the area before the explosion.Police said they were being told that people smelled gas in the area before the explosion.
Nearby houses have been evacuated, and gas and electrical engineers from Transco have been informed.
Local residents have been advised to keep doors and keep windows closed.