Suspected gas explosion damages terraced house in east Manchester

Emergency services were called out to a street in Clayton last night

Coatbridge Street, Clayton
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 14th Sep 2024
Last updated 14th Sep 2024

An investigation has started into what caused a suspected gas explosion in east Manchester.

It's not thought anyone was seriously injured in the blast in the Clayton area last night.

We know emergency services were called to a terraced house in Coatbridge Street at around 6.30pm - with an air ambulance seen landing.

Firefighters tell us they spent almost three hours making the scene safe - working alongside police, paramedics and gas engineers.

There are no reports of serious injuries, but a cordon was put in place for much of last night.

Several windows can be seen missing from the affected property - and nearby residents reported being terrified by what happened.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said:

“Shortly before 6:30pm this evening (Friday 13 September), Three fire engines from Phillips Park, Blackley and Gorton fire stations were called to an incident involving a terraced house on Coatbridge Street, Manchester.

“Firefighters worked alongside Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and Cadent Gas to make the area safe before departing after approximately 2 hour and 40 minutes.”

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