Man seriously injured in gas explosion

The man in his 40s is thought to have suffered life-changing injuries

Author: Simon McleanPublished 13th May 2024

A man's in hospital with life-changing injuries after a gas explosion at an address in Cornwall.

Police were called at 6.45pm on Sunday 12 May to Delaware Road, Drakewalls, following a report of a suspected gas explosion at a property.

Emergency services attended the scene where one person was found to have sustained life-changing injuries.

The man, in his 40s remains in hospital being treated.

Police say emergency services remain at the scene, and a 100m cordon is in place.

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