were called to East View in Summerseat at around 9.20pm on Wednesday.Local residents reported hearing a 'loud bang' last night.
The victim has yet to be identified, but police officers are supporting her family.A major emergency response from Greater Manchester Fire Service, GMP and North West Ambulance Service was quickly prompted.Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a woman's body has been found in the wreckage.At a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it is "very early" in their investigation.Speaking near the scene of the blast in Summerseat, Incident Commander Steven Wilcock said that they were mindful that somebody has "lost their life" in the explosion."We have got a specialist.
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