hearing a loud explosion which caused "homes to shake".Paramedics treated three people at the scene for minor injuries, while a woman and a child were taken to hospital with minor injuries.Five homes were evacuated while a small scene remains in place.A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “Five properties were evacuated as a precaution and a small scene remains in place.“A woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident."Pictures show the extent of the damage, with the house left completely destroyed.Only the roof beams remain in place.The Manchester Evening News reports that a strong smell of gas was in the air at the scene this morning, with officials.
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