Investigations continue after fatal gas explosion at block of flats in Bedford
The three storey building at Redwood Grove burst into blames yesterday morning (4/7).
An investigation's continuing into what caused an explosion at a block of flats in Bedford yesterday.
One person's died and another two are in hospital after a fire tore through the building at Redwood Grove - completely destroying the roof.
Experts think it could have been caused by gas - but it's understood there's no actual gas supply to the building.
Speaking on Monday afternoon, Bedfordshire Police Chief Superintendent John Murphy said it is possible more fatalities will be discovered in the coming days as emergency services work through the wreckage, with some people still unaccounted for.
Residents were urged to visit the nearby John Bunyan Centre if they needed support, as emergency crews were working to return people to their homes safely.
Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Chris Bigland, said later crews had worked "tirelessly" hunting for casualties and would remain at the scene.