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Wooburn Green explosion: Two hurt in suspected gas blast | Wooburn Green explosion: Two hurt in suspected gas blast |
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Two people have been injured in a suspected gas blast, which destroyed part of a house in Buckinghamshire. | Two people have been injured in a suspected gas blast, which destroyed part of a house in Buckinghamshire. |
Five adjoining properties were evacuated after the explosion in the village of Wooburn Green, near Beaconsfield, emergency services said. | Five adjoining properties were evacuated after the explosion in the village of Wooburn Green, near Beaconsfield, emergency services said. |
Four fire crews attended the incident, which happened at about 17:30 GMT. | Four fire crews attended the incident, which happened at about 17:30 GMT. |
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said a man was rescued from the terraced property and a female casualty released before they arrived. | Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said a man was rescued from the terraced property and a female casualty released before they arrived. |
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The extent of the couple's injuries are unknown. | The extent of the couple's injuries are unknown. |
Thames Valley Police said a cordon was likely to remain in place for some time. | Thames Valley Police said a cordon was likely to remain in place for some time. |