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| Two injured after house explosion | Two injured after house explosion |
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| Two pensioners have made an "amazing escape" with only minor injuries after their West Lothian house explodes. | |
| The front and rear walls of the semi-detached house in Loaninghill Park, Uphall, blew in and the roof was blown off shortly before 0745 BST. | The front and rear walls of the semi-detached house in Loaninghill Park, Uphall, blew in and the roof was blown off shortly before 0745 BST. |
| Specialist fire crews were sent to the scene and gas emergency services were also contacted. | Specialist fire crews were sent to the scene and gas emergency services were also contacted. |
| The 85-year-old woman and 86-year-old man were taken to a neighbour's house before going to St John's Hospital. | The 85-year-old woman and 86-year-old man were taken to a neighbour's house before going to St John's Hospital. |
| Between 20 and 40 elderly residents nearby have been evacuated to Uphall Community Centre in Strathbrock Place. | Between 20 and 40 elderly residents nearby have been evacuated to Uphall Community Centre in Strathbrock Place. |
| The road has been closed and an investigation is underway. | The road has been closed and an investigation is underway. |
| Gordon Fisher, Lothian and Borders Police Fire and Rescue Service, said: "The front of the house is right across the front garden. It is an incredible escape when you see teh scene of devastation up there. | |
| "For two elderly people to walk away from that, to be conscious is incredible. It's an amazing escape. | |
| "An early investigation points to a gas explosion and it appears the house will ahve to be demolished. | |
| "We don't have a time for when the evacuated residents will be allaowed back into their homes." |