‘Explosion’ in Swansea destroys house: ‘Huge bang’ from suspected gas explosion

A house was destroyed in a huge explosion heard more than five miles away today – as emergency services were called to examine the debris.

Firefighters, ambulances and police were called to tackle the blast that destroyed the end of the terraced house in Morriston, Swansea.

Local residents reported that windows shook as the blast shook the street.

One said: “There was a tremendous bang – it shook the house and was heard for miles.”

The house on Clydach Road was destroyed and neighboring properties damaged. The rescue workers have not yet reported any injuries.

A house was destroyed in a huge explosion heard more than five miles away today – as emergency services were called to examine the debris.

Firefighters, ambulances and police were called to tackle the blast that destroyed the end of the terraced house in Morriston, Swansea

A neighbor said: “It’s a hell of a mess. If someone was in the house, they wouldn’t stand a chance.”

Neighbor Gemma Evans, 33, said: “Everyone has been evacuated. Two of the houses are just gone and we have no idea if anyone was in there at the time.’

Emma Kavanagh wrote: “It felt like the last earthquake we had. I thought our chimney had come down!’

A statement from South Wales Police said: “Emergency services are responding to an incident at the junction of Field Close and Clydach Road in Morriston. Please avoid the area while we deal with the incident.’

Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart said: “A serious incident has been reported following a suspected gas explosion in Morriston. emergency teams respond.

“It is currently unknown if there are any injuries or deaths or anyone trapped in the rubble.

My thoughts are with the residents at this moment.”

Locals say a large number of rescue teams are at the scene.

Roads in the area have been closed and people are being asked to stay away from the area while emergency services work at the scene.

A team of gas engineers from Wales and West are on their way to the crime scene.

There is no confirmation that emergency services are dealing with a gas explosion, but the team have been called to help with the investigation.

South Wales Police were called just after 11.20am this morning with a report of an explosion at a property at the junction of Clydach Road and Field Close in Morriston.

A spokeswoman said: “Emergency services are working on site and we are asking people to avoid the area so we can deal with this incident.”