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Blackpool 'gas explosion': Three people injured Blackpool 'gas explosion': Four people injured
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Three people are in hospital following a suspected gas explosion at a Blackpool guest house. Two people are in hospital following a suspected gas explosion at a Blackpool guest house.
Fire crews and paramedics rescued two people who were trapped in the Charles Street building after the blast shortly before 18.00 BST. Fire crews and paramedics rescued two people who were trapped in the Charles Street building after what residents said was a "massive blast" shortly before 18.00 BST.
Lancashire Police said a number of people were also treated at the scene and advised people to avoid the area. North West Ambulance Service said one person had "major trauma injuries".
The conditions of the injured is not yet known. Surrounding roads have been closed and residents in the street - and nearby Milbourne Street - were evacuated.
Evacuation Lancashire Police advised people to avoid the area.
Residents of Charles Street and Milbourne Street, which runs parallel to it, have been evacuated by police. The force said people affected by the evacuation could seek shelter at St John's Church on Church Street or the Salvation Army citadel on Raikes Parade.
A safety cordon has been set up and roads in the area have been closed. Neighbouring resident William Burrows described hearing a loud "whoosh", adding: "It was a total nightmare.
Police advised people affected by the evacuation to seek shelter at St John's Church on Church Street or the Salvation Army citadel on Raikes Parade. "Everything just came crumbling in... next door came down like a pack of cards."
Another local, Paul Marks, said: "There was water, dust and rubble everywhere. It was absolute carnage."