A man is fighting for his life after an explosion rocked a block of flats on Chase Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire.
Emergency crews scrambled to the scene around 9 p.m. on Monday following frantic reports of a blast.
Five fire crews and West Midlands Ambulance Service were quick to respond. The injured man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where he remains in critical condition.
Fortunately, no one else was hurt in the incident. As a safety precaution, five nearby flats were evacuated while fire teams worked to make the area safe.
The cause of the explosion is still unknown. Staffordshire Police are urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
“Anyone who saw anything or has any information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police immediately,” officials said.
Originally published by UKNIP.
