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Four confirmed dead in aftermath of ‘explosion’ in Leicester

Published 07:18 26 Feb 2018 GMT

Updated 08:12 26 Feb 2018 GMT

James Dawson
Four confirmed dead in aftermath of ‘explosion’ in Leicester

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The explosion occurred around 7pm last night.

Four people have been confirmed dead in an explosion at a shop in Leicester. Leicestershire Police declared a 'major incident' following an explosion in the Hinckley Road area of the city. Four other people remain in hospital, one with serious injuries, the force said. https://twitter.com/bbcemt/status/967860430113828864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.joe.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpolice-declare-major-incident-after-apparent-explosion-in-leicester-164896 Footage posted to social media last night showed a collapsed building and a raging fire at Polish convenience store. Supt O'Neill said: "It is a dangerous scene so trained officers from the fire service and police took over as soon as possible. "I can't say at this stage [what may have caused it] but it is a joint investigation between the fire service and the police and the priority is to make the area safe." The incident is not believed to be terror-related.

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Four confirmed dead in aftermath of 'explosion' in Leicester