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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. |