The force later confirmed the death of a child, adding that two people were also seriously injured.

placeholder image — The force later confirmed the death of a child, adding that two people were also seriously injured.

Heysham gas explosion: Pictures from the scene

By Iain Lynn

Published 16th May 2021, 10:33 GMT

Updated 16th May 2021, 12:50 GMT

A young child has been killed in a suspected gas explosion which caused two houses to collapse.

Lancashire Police said they were called to the scene of the explosion in Heysham at 2.40am on Sunday after reports that “a number” of houses on Mallowdale Avenue had collapsed.

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Emergency workers use a sniffer dog at the scene

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Heysham gas explosion: Pictures from the scene

A young child has been killed in a suspected gas explosion which caused two houses to collapse.

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