One man seriously injured after suspected gas explosion at a house in Worcestershire
Four people in total have been rushed to hospital.
Last updated 28th Dec 2022
Four people have been hurt, one seriously after an explosion at a property in Evesham on Tuesday evening.
The incident happened just after 5.00pm in Hemmingway in the Fairfield area of the town.
"We got out of the house quick!"
Three ambulances, a Hazardous Area Response team, Midlands Air Ambulance, a trauma doctor, and emergency planning officer were among the crews called to the scene.
A man with serious injuries was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Two others, with less serious injuries, received treatment at the scene and were taken to Hereford County Hospital.
A man from neighbouring property was also taken to Hereford County Hospital as a precaution.
One resident who lived seven doors away said it reminded him was a World War II bomb would sound like.
He said: "we got out of the House quick- it was such a bang and we just got up and ran out the house."
West Mercia Police evacuated ten neighbouring properties overnight and enforced a street cordon as they continue to survey the damage.