Child killed in Oldham gas explosion

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Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Communities

Police have confirmed that a child has been killed in a suspected gas explosion in Oldham. The explosion that occurred just after 11am this morning has left one man fighting for his life and one person currently unaccounted for. Another is still trapped in the debris. Five privately rented homes have been levelled by the blast on Buckley Street. A man was rescued and taken to hospital earlier and is believed to have suffered 80% burns. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service said it has r...

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