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| 'Gas explosion' blows roof off Birmingham house | 'Gas explosion' blows roof off Birmingham house |
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| A suspected gas explosion has blown the roof off a terraced house in Birmingham. | A suspected gas explosion has blown the roof off a terraced house in Birmingham. |
| The blast at a two-storey house in Wiggin Street, Ladywood, happened at about 12:20 BST. | The blast at a two-storey house in Wiggin Street, Ladywood, happened at about 12:20 BST. |
| One man has been hurt and is thought to be in hospital, police said. The Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford has landed nearby. | |
| Four fire crews are at the scene and police have closed the road in both directions. | Four fire crews are at the scene and police have closed the road in both directions. |
| More updates on the blast and news from Birmingham. | More updates on the blast and news from Birmingham. |
| Ladywood Fire Service tweeted: "Red Watch in attendance at gas explosion on Wiggin Street Ladywood. Avoid area if possible." | Ladywood Fire Service tweeted: "Red Watch in attendance at gas explosion on Wiggin Street Ladywood. Avoid area if possible." |