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Cornwall house explosion leaves man hurt | Cornwall house explosion leaves man hurt |
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A house was nearly ripped apart by a "massive" explosion that saw debris hurled across the street and has left a man in intensive care. | |
He was dragged from the wreckage after the blast at a house in Treclago View, Camelford, at about 23:30 BST. | |
The external walls of the property were blown out but no-one else was hurt, despite nearby houses and cars being damaged. | |
The man, 68, is thought to be in a stable condition. | |
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. | 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." | "My friend went down to the house and said the person was lucky to be alive looking at the damage. It was very scary." |
The victim was taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital. |