A major gas explosion at a property in Kirkland Walk, Middlesbrough, resulted in a 57-year-old man being critically injured. Witness reports of significant damages and evacuations of nearby homes. Authorities investigating the cause as residents receive support.
A major gas explosion occurred at a property in Kirkland Walk, Middlesbrough, around 12:40 PM on Tuesday. The incident left a 57-year-old man critically injured. He was rescued by neighbors and a passing roofer, and later airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle by the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
Witnesses reported significant damages, including a collapsed roof and disintegrated front wall. Approximately 50 homes were evacuated, affecting over 100 residents who were directed to gather at a local primary school. Emergency services, including Cleveland Police, Cleveland Fire Brigade, and North East Ambulance Service, cordoned off the area due to structural concerns.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion and have urged the public to avoid the site. Residents continue to receive support from local agencies.
