Man dies and three rushed to hospital after home explosion

by · Mail Online

A man has died and three people have been rushed to hospital after an explosion ripped through a home yesterday evening.

Emergency services were called to the property in Kellie Place, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, at around 6pm.

The roof and first floor of the house were destroyed in the explosion, and specialist firefighters were last night searching through the rubble.

After the blast, smoke was seen pouring from the property.

A man was inside the flat when the explosion took place and was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not been formally identified.

Three other individuals from within the block of flats attended at Forth Valley Royal Infirmary for treatment for minor injuries.

Investigation: Firefighters at the scene of the explosion in Alloa on Sunday
Fire & Rescue in attendance at Kellie Place in Alloa on Sunday evening following an explosion in a property in the street
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and has not been formally identified (pictured: Emergency services at the scene on Sunday night)
Three other people from the same block of flats were taken to Forth Valley Royal Infirmary for treatment to minor injuries (pictured: Emergency services at the scene on Sunday night)

Alloa Town Hall has been opened as a respite centre for occupants of the other flats within the address while gas and electrical work is undertaken. 

Police Scotland said if they could not return to their homes, residents will be supported with alternative accommodation for the night. 

Officers shut several roads surrounding the property as firefighters worked to make the house safe.

Police also urged people to avoid the area as emergency services worked at the site, with sniffer dogs seen in the street.

Sergeant Neill Drummond said: 'We are still working to establish the full circumstances of what happened at this property, however, we can confirm that one male has passed away.

'Our inquiries to confirm his identity and provide his next of kin with all the necessary support they may require are ongoing.

'We are grateful to the local community for their continued co-operation and support of our investigation, and we'll provide more information in due course.'

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted to the 'explosion and fire' yesterday evening.

A spokesman added: 'Operations control immediately mobilised a number of resources to the scene including specialist urban search and rescue units and a heavy rescue unit.'