A man remains in hospital in a critical condition after a suspected gas explosion at the weekend.

Police are investigating the explosion in Longridge on Wheatley Drive at around 10.30am on Sunday (1 September) but said the incident is not currently being treated as suspicious.

Emergency services attended and found a man in his 40s with serious burn injuries. He was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition. Two other people were treated for shock.

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The property suffered significant damage and efforts are ongoing to make it safe.

A small number of surrounding properties were evacuated but most people have been allowed to return home.

A spokesperson for police said: “A joint investigation with our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is ongoing to try to establish the cause and circumstances, but at this stage there is nothing to suggest it is suspicious or that there is any third-party involvement.”

Anyone with information is asked to email or call 101. Quote log 492 of 1st September 2024.

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