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Girl, 9, dies after house blast Girl, nine, dies in house blast
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A nine-year-old girl has died and three other people were injured in an explosion at a house in 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, Southway, Plymouth.The incident took place at about 0750 GMT at an end terrace house in Bulteel Gardens, Southway, Plymouth.
The girl received serious injuries when a wall collapsed. She was taken to Derriford Hospital. A woman with the girl received minor injuries. The girl received serious injuries when a wall blew out as she walked past. A woman with her was treated for minor injuries at Derriford Hospital.
Two elderly people, believed to be the occupants of the house, also suffered minor injuries. Two elderly people, believed to be the occupants of the house, were also injured in the blast.
Police said they were being told that people smelled gas in the area before the explosion. Four fire appliances were called to the scene, including units from the Crownhill, Camels Head and Greenbank areas, plus an incident command vehicle.
Nearby houses have been evacuated, and gas and electrical engineers from Transco have been informed. The flames were getting higher and then I heard all the sirens going off Clare Rogers
Crews tackled the fire using breathing apparatus, water jets and hose reels.
Four ambulance crews also attended, and paramedics treated the elderly couple for minor injuries and the effects of breathing in smoke.
The woman injured as the wall blew out was treated for minor injuries and shock.
Area unsafe
The South West Ambulance Service said the building and the immediate surrounding area were thought to be unsafe.
Neighbours reported hearing a dull thud and then seeing a fireball and flames leaping into the sky.
Clare Rogers, who runs the nearby Falstaff Pub, said: "All I know was that there was a lot of smoke coming the back of the bungalows, then it started getting worse and worse.
"The flames were getting higher and then I heard all the sirens going off."
Police said they were told that people could smell gas in the area prior to the explosion.
Nearby houses have been evacuated, and gas and electrical engineers have been informed.
Local residents have been advised to keep doors and keep windows closed.Local residents have been advised to keep doors and keep windows closed.