A house in County Durham in the north east has been destroyed following an early morning explosion.
One road was cordoned off after an incident at a property in Coronation Terrace, Willington, Crook.
Emergency services arrived on the scene following the reported explosion, in the early hours of the morning.
Engineers from Northern Gas Networks (NGN) are currently on site.
James Knox, Business Operations Lead for NGN said: “Our engineers are on site at the request of the emergency services, and are supporting them with their investigations.”
A Duham Constabulary spokesman said: “Officers responded to reports of a house explosion at around 1.30am today (June 24) in Coronation Terrace, Willington.
“A man sustained serious injuries during the incident and has been taken to hospital by paramedics for treatment.
“A cordon has been put in place around the property while emergency services work at the scene.
“Nearby residents have been evacuated as a precaution and people are advised to avoid the area.”
Anyone who smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide is being urged to call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
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