Man found dead in Darlington house explosion
The body of a man has been found in an explosion in Darlington. The discovery was made at a house fire in Lewes Road.
The body of a man has been found in an explosion in Darlington. The discovery was made at a house fire in Lewes Road.
A body has been found following an explosion in Darlington. Emergency services were called to Lewes Road just before 3am on June 12. A house was on fire and a body was discovered upstairs. Several neighbouring properties have been evacuated and the road is cordoned off.
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