Three injured in Leicestershire house explosion

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Three people have been injured in a "large explosion" that left a house in ruins.

Leicestershire Fire Service said everyone has now been accounted for and they are on their way to hospital.

Leicestershire Police said they responded to reports of a "loud bang" in Birstall, Leicestershire at around 7.33am on Monday.

Residents in nearby homes were evacuated, with pictures on social mediaappearing to show the two-storey house had collapsed.

Six houses have been damaged in total Credit: PA

Leicestershire Police said:

Six other properties on Allington Drive have also been damaged.

Charnwood Borough Council said:

Birstall Parish Centre has been opened for residents who have been evacuated from their homes.