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Suspected gas explosion causes Lincolnshire house collapse

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The male occupant suffered minor injuries

A house has collapsed after a gas explosion is believed to have ripped through the property.

The explosion happened in Holly Drive in Bourne, Lincolnshire, at about 09:10 GMT causing severe damage.

A male occupant suffered minor injuries and is a "little shaken", Lincolnshire Police said.

A spokesperson said the scene had been assessed and it had been deemed that there was no need to evacuate any other properties.

The force said: "Whilst a full investigation is to be conducted, we believe it is probably a gas explosion."

News imageThe house on Holly Close
Police, fire and gas services were called to the scene
News imageThe house on Holly Close
No other properties were evacuated
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