Two confirmed injured, more unaccounted for after Bradford house explosion
A major rescue operation is underway after a huge explosion tore through a home in Bradford last night.
Chilling footage showed the aftermath of the terrifying blast, as firefighters, police, and ambulances rushed to help clear the debris and find any wounded residents.
The explosion is believed to have been caused by a gas leak, UKNIP reports.
Fire crews confirmed there were at least two casualties who were in the care of paramedics, with "further casualties unaccounted for."
In its latest statement, West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said rescue crews were still at the scene to carry out further searches, including the technical rescue unit and the urban search and rescue dog.
Emergency services scrambled to the scene of the explosion on Southfield Lane on Saturday night, following reports of a very loud bang.
The road was completely blocked off after the massive blast.
It is unclear exactly how many people were injured in the explosion.
Witnesses reported seeing scores of fire engines and police cars speed towards the scene.
One local said: "All of Southfield Lane is full of fire and ambulances now, it’s really bad."
Another reported seeing about 25 fire engines on the road.
People in hazmat suits were also seen working on the scene.
Specialist crews are currently probing the scene of the explosion.
Authorities have not yet issued a formal cause, but the blast is being treated as a gas explosion.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said it responded to reports of a "house explosion with no fire".
It confirmed there were two injuries and that these individuals were in the care of paramedics.
A statement from the service said: "Further casualties are unaccounted for.
"The technical rescue unit and the urban search and rescue dog are attending to carry out further searches."
It comes after jaw-dropping footage showed the moment a terraced home exploded - sending "earthquake-like" shockwaves down a residential street.
Emergency services were called to the suspected gas explosion at a property on Eden Street in Alvaston, Derby, in June.
Dramatic footage captured on nearby CCTV showed debris and dust flying into the air as the blast tore through the house.
In December, shocking footage showed the moment a terraced house was blown to bits in a huge explosion with 60 firefighters battling the blaze.
The blast blew off the roof and sent glass and bricks flying across Ley Street in Ilford, east London, as a bus and cars were driving down.
In footage posted online, one pedestrian was seen running to avoid the spray of debris from shattered windows.
The entire first floor and loft conversion of the property were engulfed in flames at its height.
In total, eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters responded to the fire.
Pictures from the scene showed a bus stranded on the street while firefighters tackled the blaze.
Two people were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service.
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