Three people injured and one missing after Swansea explosion
Three people have been taken to hospital
Three people have been injured and taken to hospital while another person remains unaccounted for following an explosion in Swansea.
South Wales Police confirmed the injuries saying that they were alerted to an explosion on Clydach Road in Morriston, Swansea, at around 11.20am this morning (Monday).
“Three people have been taken to hospital by ambulance. One person is currently unaccounted for and work is ongoing to locate them,” a police spokeswoman said.
“Two properties have been extensively damaged and other neighbouring properties have also been damaged.
“A rest centre has been set up by the local authority to support those affected. This is an ongoing incident, so more detail will be provided when we have a clearer picture.
“A cordon remains in place and people are asked to avoid the area while the incident is ongoing. Clydach Road remains closed and traffic is being diverted.
“Our thoughts are with everyone who have been affected by this morning’s incident and we would like to thank the community for their support whilst this incident is ongoing.”
Explosion felt for miles around
The blast caused by a suspected gas explosion at a property in Swansea shook houses miles from the scene.
Ioan Humphreys lives eight miles away in Rhos, Pontardaw, and had just started a Microsoft Teams meeting when he heard the bang.
“The house next door to me is having lots of building work done, so initially I thought it was a massive skip being delivered and dropped on their drive – it felt that close,” the 48-year-old Swansea University research officer told the PA news agency.
Abbie, a 26-year-old who did not wish to share her second name and lives half a mile from the scene, said the explosion sounded like a car had crashed into her home.
“I was working when we heard a huge bang, it sounded like a car had crashed into our garage and the impact shook the house,” she told PA.