Man treated for minor injuries as house destroyed in explosion

A man is being treated for minor injuries after a house in Bourne was wrecked in an explosion this morning (Sunday, December 13).
By Newsroom
Published 13th Dec 2020, 11:50 BST
Updated 13th Dec 2020, 12:16 BST
The scene of the explosion. Pic Lincs police social media.The scene of the explosion. Pic Lincs police social media.
The scene of the explosion. Pic Lincs police social media.

The explosion happened shortly after 9am in Holly Drive with a loud explosion reported by neighbours.

Half of the house has collapsed and fire and rescue services are at the scene with a gas explosion the suspected cause.

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Lincolnshire police said: “We are in attendance at an incident on Holly Drive in Bourne.

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“Whilst a full investigation is to be conducted, we believe it is probably a gas explosion.

“A male occupant has minor injuries and is a little shaken. There were no other injuries.

“The scene has been assessed and it has been deemed that there is no need to evacuate any other houses or any risk to other properties in the area.

“The house has been severely damaged.

“Fire and gas services are in attendance. This was reported to us at 9.13 am.”

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