Dozens injured in huge Wirral explosion
At least 32 people have been injured and several buildings have collapsed following what is believed to be a gas explosion in the New Ferry area of the Wirral.
Meeting held to update residents affected by New Ferry explosion
A meeting will be held tonight to update residents and businesses affected by the explosion in New Ferry on the Wirral. Despite the cordon being reduce, many have been unable to return to their properties for over a week. Two people were seriously injured in the explosion on Saturday 25th March.
Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Wirral Council, the Health and Safety Inspectorate and National Grid continue their joint investigation into the cause of the explosion.
The meeting will take place at 5:30pm at St Mark's Church Hall on New Chester Road in New Ferry.
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Friends of Wirral blast victim support family
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Wirral blast: Some return to their properties
Residents or businesses situated in properties a little further away will able to be gain access from this afternoon