Investigation launched after gas explosion in Grays

No one is believed to have been hurt

Police were called to an address in Southend Road on Saturday
Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 5th Feb 2022
Last updated 7th Feb 2022

There's been a gas explosion in Grays.

Police were called to an address in Southend Road at around 2.25pm this afternoon (5 February).

No one is believed to have been hurt and no structural damage to the building has been reported, but several vehicles have been damaged.

The road is likely to remain closed for several hours.

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