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| Two Clifton flats left 'uninhabitable' by explosion | Two Clifton flats left 'uninhabitable' by explosion |
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| Two flats damaged in an explosion in Nottingham have been left uninhabitable. | Two flats damaged in an explosion in Nottingham have been left uninhabitable. |
| Police were called to a block in Eddleston Drive, Clifton, just before 05:40 GMT and a man who was in the flat which exploded was taken to hospital. | Police were called to a block in Eddleston Drive, Clifton, just before 05:40 GMT and a man who was in the flat which exploded was taken to hospital. |
| Nottingham City Homes, which manages the complex, said a structural engineer deemed the flats unsuitable for habitation following an inspection. | Nottingham City Homes, which manages the complex, said a structural engineer deemed the flats unsuitable for habitation following an inspection. |
| It added that an investigation into the cause was continuing. | It added that an investigation into the cause was continuing. |
| Police had earlier said it was not believed to be suspicious. | Police had earlier said it was not believed to be suspicious. |
| A 32-year-old man - who was inside the flat where the explosion took place - is being treated for smoke inhalation. | A 32-year-old man - who was inside the flat where the explosion took place - is being treated for smoke inhalation. |
| A Nottingham City Homes spokesperson said: "Two of the flats have been deemed uninhabitable by our structural engineer; the remaining six in the block are currently being surveyed. | A Nottingham City Homes spokesperson said: "Two of the flats have been deemed uninhabitable by our structural engineer; the remaining six in the block are currently being surveyed. |
| "The residents of all eight flats have been evacuated, and we are looking after them whilst initial investigations continue. | "The residents of all eight flats have been evacuated, and we are looking after them whilst initial investigations continue. |
| "We are now in the process of exploring alternative accommodation options for the affected residents." | "We are now in the process of exploring alternative accommodation options for the affected residents." |
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