Huge blast which destroys building and injures over 30 on the Wirral heard in Deeside

 

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two people have been seriously injured and 32 others treated in hospital following a suspected gas explosion on the Wirral.

The massive blast which was heard in Deeside, destroyed several buildings including one which was home to a dance studio called Complete Works on Boundary Road, Port Sunlight.

Nearby houses have been badly damaged in the explosion and around 100 residents had to be evacuated to a nearby Church.

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The explosion which happened at just before 9.15pm on Saturday evening was reportedly heard in Connah’s Quay, Hawarden and Flint.

Adam Dingwall captured the sound of the explosion on his dashcam – his reaction to the massive explosion was as you’d expect one of surprise hence the strong language

#Wirral #PortSunlight #GasExplosion pic.twitter.com/Dnq921Co2m
— Adam Dingwall (@iamdingwall) March 25, 2017

In an update today at 12.20am Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said:

“Emergency services are currently attending a major incident at the junction of Boundary Road and Circular Drive, New Ferry, Wirral.

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called at 9.14pm (Saturday) to reports of a suspected gas explosion, crews were on scene at 9.21pm.

Eight fire engines are currently at the scene.

A number of casualties have been taken to Arrowe Park Hospital, Countess of Chester Hospital and Aintree Hospital.

Firefighters are currently liaising with Merseyside Police, North West Ambulance Service, National Grid and Wirral Council to make the scene safe.

Police officers are also going house to house in the local area offering advice and reassurance to local residents.

New Chester Road, Pool Bank, Circular Drive, Primrose Hill and New Ferry Road are currently closed.

More images emerge from #wirralexplosion pic.twitter.com/BWk70NwHpf
— Wirral Radio (@WirralRadio921) March 25, 2017

Wirral Council said:

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the incident in New Ferry tonight. Anyone who needs support should turn up at the reception centre at the Life Church,opposite Bebington Station, which is being staffed by the community and the council. Most people affected are with friends and relatives, and police officers have been going house to house reassuring local residents. Road closures and diversions remain in place in the surrounding areas.”including Port Sunlight. Avoid the area if you can.”[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2”][vc_column_text]

 

30 people have now been taken to hospital after tonight’s incident in New Ferry. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.
— Wirral Council (@WirralCouncil) March 26, 2017

The scene of the explosion in New Ferry @LivEchonews #Wirral #NewFerry pic.twitter.com/9aVWXKTZlD
— Colin Lane (@snapperlane) March 26, 2017

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#wirralexplosion @shaun_griffith @Jennssyy whole block has gone up #horrific damage @BBCBreaking @SkyNews pic.twitter.com/UBxMvPTxBQ
— Paul Butler (@TheRealPButler) March 25, 2017

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Alison McGovern, the Labour MP for Wirral South, tweeted: “Am on scene in New Ferry. A very serious situation. Please stay away if you can, let police and emergency services do their job.”[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

@DeesideDotCom we heard it in Connah’s Quay too – just thought it was something outside or overhead. Looks horrific…
— Julie Price (@Julietheewok) March 25, 2017

@BreakingDotUK we felt it in Flint north wales hope everyone is safe
— GazTop (@GazTopham) March 25, 2017

@DeesideDotCom I thought I felt and heard something earlier. We are in Connahs Quay north Wales.
— Jakki Matthews (@jakkimatthews) March 25, 2017

@DeesideDotCom I heard and felt it in Bryn y Baal too. Must’ve been massive.
— Lou G (@loobeyloobey) March 25, 2017

@DeesideDotCom we heard it in Connah’s Quay too – just thought it was something outside or overhead. Looks horrific…
— Julie Price (@Julietheewok) March 25, 2017

@DeesideDotCom i heard something outside Asda before
— Ben Dobson (@bendobbiedobson) March 25, 2017

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