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Cornwall house explosion leaves man hurt | Cornwall house explosion leaves man hurt |
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A man has been taken to hospital after an explosion at a property in Cornwall. | A man has been taken to hospital after an explosion at a property in Cornwall. |
The external walls of the house at Treclago View, Camelford, were blown out in the blast at around 23:30 BST. | The external walls of the house at Treclago View, Camelford, were blown out in the blast at around 23:30 BST. |
The only person inside, a 68-year-old man, was helped from the debris and taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, where he is thought to be in a stable condition in intensive care. | The only person inside, a 68-year-old man, was helped from the debris and taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, where he is thought to be in a stable condition in intensive care. |
No-one else was injured despite the houses next door and nearby cars being damaged by the blast and flying debris. | No-one else was injured despite the houses next door and nearby cars being damaged by the blast and flying debris. |
The cause of the explosion and subsequent fire is being investigated and police have confirmed there is no risk of further explosions. | The cause of the explosion and subsequent fire is being investigated and police have confirmed there is no risk of further explosions. |
A cordon remains in place whilst work is carried out to make the damaged properties safe. | A cordon remains in place whilst work is carried out to make the damaged properties safe. |
A woman who lives nearby, Zoe Robinson, said: "I heard a massive explosion and also felt it. I was unaware what it was at the time. | |
"My friend went down to the house and said the person was lucky to be alive looking at the damage. It was very scary." |