Three people seriously injured after ‘gas explosion’ at home
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Three people have been rushed to hospital after a suspected explosion at a home in Cumbria. The police, fire brigade and ambulance service are still at the scene in Hugh Street, Whitehaven after being called there at about 4.20pm. Two men and one woman were taken to hospital by ambulance having suffered injuries described by police as serious.
The force added: ‘Currently, all known persons are accounted for. However, work to confirm this remains ongoing.’. People have been asked to avoid the area while the emergency services are still at the scene. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here.
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