A huge emergency services response is in place in Wythenshawe this evening after a serious incident. Residents reported hearing a 'huge explosion' in Brownley Road, opposite Crossacres Metrolink stop, at around 6.45pm tonight.
Images show a scene of destruction, with a large hole in the front of one of the houses in the street. Those living nearby have been evacuated.
A huge cordon is in place in the south Manchester suburb, with a large number of fire crews in attendance. It is believed the road will be shut off well into the night, with motorists and residents warned to avoid the area.
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "We are currently attending an incident on Brownley Road in Manchester.
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