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Morecambe 'gas' explosion destroys three houses as neighbours woken by loud blast

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As many as three houses have reportedly been destroyed after a gas explosion at a residential area in Heysham, Lancashire tonight.

A major incident has been declared and nearby residents have been evacuated. Neighbours have posted dramatic photos on social media showing the wreckage of a number of properties, saying they were woken by the sound of a blast at around 2.30am Sunday morning.

Lancashire Police has warned people to avoid the area, and a safety cordon has been put in place. Dan Knowles wrote on Twitter: There's been a terrible explosion on Mallowdale Ave in #Heysham sounds disastrous, 3 houses collapsed, praying for everyone. "We woke about 2:30am and thought it was an earthquake at first.

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