Katie Lallo, 30, remains in hospital after suffering leg injuries in the blast
A woman has been taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after an explosion destroyed a Leicestershire road.
Ms Lallo's brother, Will Marshall, said his sister remained in hospital after suffering an open fracture of both her fibula and tibia in one leg.Will Marshall said his family were shaken up after his sister, Katie, was injured in the explosion He said the family were not sure if she will be able to walk properly again and are waiting for a further assessment.
Leicestershire Police confirmed they were called to the scene and that a female patient was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary.Image source,Leicestershire County Council said Reservoir Road could be closed for up to 21 days, to allow for the water company to repair a "collapsed water main".
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