Casualties are reported after the blast in Birmingham but the extent of injuries is not yet known.
A house has been destroyed and several others significantly damaged after an explosion in Birmingham, West Midlands Police said.
Emergency services were called just after 20:30 BST to the incident on Dulwich Road, in Kingstanding. Casualties have been reported but the number and severity of their injuries is unknown at this time, police said.Evacuations are taking place and people have been urged to avoid the area, with Dulwich Road and surrounding roads closed.West Midlands Ambulance Service tweeted: "We are currently dealing with a significant incident in Dulwich Road in the Kingstanding area of Birmingham."The public are asked to keep away from the area to allow us to work.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Reports of multiple casualties as house is destroyed in Birmingham explosionThe emergency services are at the scene and people have been evacuated in Kingstanding, Birmingham, tonight
Read more »
Multiple casualties reported after house destroyed in major explosionPeople are being evacuated from their homes following the eruption which took place shortly after 8.30pm this evening.
Read more »
Family 'scared to go to sleep' after teens throw stones and eggs at houseTerrified family 'scared to go to sleep' after 'threatening' teens attack car with golf club and throw stones at home
Read more »
Vt. State House Vandalized Following SCOTUS RulingOfficials in Vermont are investigating after the state house in Montpelier was vandalized following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade. Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, a Democrat, released a statement on Saturday indicating that seven windows, including one leading into her own office, were broken by a group of unknown vandals. In addition, Gray said that the…
Read more »
Boris Johnson 'forced to axe plans for £150,000 bulletproof tree house for son'Boris Johnson 'forced to abandon plans for £150,000 bulletproof tree house for son'
Read more »