One dead and three hospitalised after explosion on Scottish street

One dead and three hospitalised after explosion on Scottish street

Police Scotland has announced that a major incident is being stood down after an explosion at a block of flats in Alloa.

Emergency services attended the incident at Kellie Place around 6pm on Sunday, and have now confirmed that one man, who was within the property where the explosion took place, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three others, who were from the block of flats, were taken to hospital, and other residents were evacuated and placed in Alloa Town Hall for respite.