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| Blackpool 'gas explosion': Four people injured | Blackpool 'gas explosion': Four people injured |
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| Four people were injured in a suspected gas explosion at a Blackpool guest house, with two airlifted to hospital. | Four people were injured in a suspected gas explosion at a Blackpool guest house, with two airlifted to hospital. |
| 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. | 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. |
| North West Ambulance Service said one person had "major trauma injuries". | North West Ambulance Service said one person had "major trauma injuries". |
| Surrounding roads have been closed and residents in the street - and nearby Milbourne Street - were evacuated. | Surrounding roads have been closed and residents in the street - and nearby Milbourne Street - were evacuated. |
| Lancashire Police advised people to avoid the area. | Lancashire Police advised people to avoid the area. |
| 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. | 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. |
| Neighbouring resident William Burrows described hearing a loud "whoosh", adding: "It was a total nightmare. | Neighbouring resident William Burrows described hearing a loud "whoosh", adding: "It was a total nightmare. |
| "Everything just came crumbling in... next door came down like a pack of cards." | "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." | Another local, Paul Marks, said: "There was water, dust and rubble everywhere. It was absolute carnage." |
| Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said two people were trapped and had to be rescued from the building. |