Live updates: Birmingham Kingstanding house explosion - woman dies and man critical in hospital
A woman has died and a man is fighting for his life after a house explosion in Kingstanding last night (Sunday, June 27)
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Live updates: Birmingham house explosion - woman dies and man critical in hospital
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Homes and cars damaged in explosion
One house was destroyed in the blast, with others significantly damaged.
As seen in the photo below, a number of cars were also damaged in the explosion.
Statement from West Midlands mayor Andy Street
West Midlands mayor Andy Street has released a statement following the explosion.
Posting on Twitter, he wrote: “A tragic loss of life in Kingstanding following the horrors of yesterday’s explosion.
“Thank you to the emergency services who were on the scene swiftly and responded brilliantly, and also local residents who acted heroically for their neighbours.”
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