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A Greater Manchester primary school has been evacuated after a gas explosion nearby, it’s been reported.
Children and staff at St Luke’s Church of England Primary School in Bury had left the school after the blast “just yards away”, according to Bury Council’s deputy leader Tamoor Tariq.
A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, Greater Manchester Police say.
“I understand everyone has been taken into a place of safety and emergency services are doing all possible to deal with this awful situation,” Mr Tariq wrote on social media.
He added: “The house directly affected is in an extremely bad state following the explosion [and] the house was destroyed by the strong flames from the fire.”
Householders told to keep doors and windows closed
Fire chiefs advised residents to keep their windows and doors closed and avoid the scene while crews carried out their work following the blast.
Jane Dalton28 February 2024 13:36
Emergency services rush to scene
A number of fire crews rushed to the area, in Nelson Street, Bury, as well as other emergency services.
Jane Dalton28 February 2024 13:34
Woman seriously injured in blast
Welcome to our live blog on an explosion at a house in Greater Manchester.
A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, Greater Manchester Police say.
And a nearby primary school was evacuated.
Jane Dalton28 February 2024 13:30