Birmingham: Woman found dead after house destroyed in suspected gas explosion in Kingstanding

A man also suffered life-threatening injuries in the blast in Kingstanding on Sunday

A woman has been found dead at the scene of a major gas explosion in Birmingham where a man also suffered life-threatening injuries. West Midlands Fire Service confirmed the death on Monday, saying "we're very sad to confirm that a woman has been found dead at the scene". The blast happened in Dulwich Road, Kingstanding, just after 830pm on Sunday. At least three other homes were damaged and properties were evacuated. Four other men reportedly suffered more minor injuries and were discharged by paramedics. The man with life-threatening injuries, was rescued from the house by people at the scene but had suffered "very serious" injuries, the ambulance service said. He was taken to the city's Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment in its major trauma centre. Video of the blast on social media shows the house in flames, and debris scattered in front of the property. https://twitter.com/BNNUK/status/1541161057649041410 https://twitter.com/The_Game_2030/status/1541158463396519936 West Midlands Fire Service said further investigations were taking place at the scene. "Good progress has been made, we've scaled down the resources we have at the incident but remain in attendance," the service said. The service sent 25 firefighters to tackle the blaze which also damaged vehicles. Police said Dulwich Road and surrounding roads were closed and would be "for a very long time". West Midlands Police thanked those who had "helped shocked and injured neighbours". West Midlands Fire Service said Cadent Gas and the National Grid were among those who were managing the incident. Fire service area commander Steve Ball described the scene as "challenging". "One house had been completely destroyed and three neighbouring properties had also been quite badly affected," Ball said. "There are approximately six other houses that have been evacuated and the residents are currently being looked after by the local authority." Related links:

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