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Two pensioners have made an "amazing escape" with only minor injuries after their West Lothian house exploded. Two pensioners have made an "amazing escape" with only minor injuries after an explosion in their West Lothian home.
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 out and the roof was damaged shortly before 0745 BST.
Specialist fire crews were sent to the scene and gas emergency services were also contacted. Fire crews and gas emergency services are carrying out an investigation.
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 living nearby have been evacuated to Uphall Community Centre in Strathbrock Place.
The road has been closed and an investigation is underway. For two elderly people to walk away from that... is incredible - it's an amazing escape Gordon FisherLothian and Borders Police Fire and Rescue Service
The road has been closed and an investigation is under way.
Gordon Fisher, of Lothian and Borders Police Fire and Rescue Service, said: "The front of the house is right across the front garden.Gordon Fisher, of 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 the scene of devastation up there."It is an incredible escape when you see the scene of devastation up there.
"For two elderly people to walk away from that, to be conscious is incredible - it's an amazing escape." "For two elderly people to walk away from that... is incredible - it's an amazing escape."
He said an early investigation pointed to a gas explosion and it appeared the house would have to be demolished.He said an early investigation pointed to a gas explosion and it appeared the house would have to be demolished.
"We don't have a time for when the evacuated residents will be allowed back into their homes," he added."We don't have a time for when the evacuated residents will be allowed back into their homes," he added.
A West Lothian Council spokesman said: "Council building control staff are on site at Loaninghill Park to assess the situation.
"It is anticipated that the property will have to be demolished because it has been so badly damaged by the explosion."
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said its inspectors were at the scene.
They are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances of the incident together with Lothian and Borders Police and the gas suppliers.