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Man hurt in double gas explosion Man hurt in double gas explosion
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A man has been taken to hospital with burns after two gas explosions in south Manchester.A man has been taken to hospital with burns after two gas explosions in south Manchester.
The victim, thought to be aged about 40, suffered injuries to his face, hand and back in the blast at the former Withington Hospital site.The victim, thought to be aged about 40, suffered injuries to his face, hand and back in the blast at the former Withington Hospital site.
An hour later there was a second explosion, which is believed to have been caused by the first.An hour later there was a second explosion, which is believed to have been caused by the first.
The site has been evacuated and more buildings may be cleared by the emergency services.The site has been evacuated and more buildings may be cleared by the emergency services.
Nell Lane and Elisabeth Slinger Road are closed to traffic.Nell Lane and Elisabeth Slinger Road are closed to traffic.
The man's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.The man's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The Birches special school was evacuated and pupils were taken to the Lancasterian school.
Manchester City Council said the pupils were being sent home as a precautionary measure.