What we know so far about a suspected gas explosion at a Lancashire home

This is what we know so far about a suspected gas explosion at a home at Wheatley Drive in Longridge which has left one man seriously injured.

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00:00With news of a suspected gas explosion rippling through Lancashire yesterday morning, this

00:07is what we know so far.

00:10So eight fire engines were called to a home at Wheatley Drive in Longridge at around 10.31am

00:16yesterday morning after residents had reported hearing a loud bang which shook their houses.

00:24Sadly a man has been taken to hospital and remains critical after suffering serious burns

00:32in which a home has been destroyed.

00:35Two other people were injured but their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

00:40The fire service and police are still working on the area this morning and have advised

00:45people to steer clear while they ascertain what was the cause of the suspected gas explosion

00:51and anyone with information should contact police immediately.

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