Two men badly hurt as explosion rips through house

The men were taken to hospital following the blast at a property in Dingwall.

Two men badly hurt as explosion rips through house
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Two men have been seriously injured in a small explosion in the Highlands.

A blast occurred at a property in MacRae Crescent, Dingwall, at around 6.10pm on Sunday.

Police Scotland said two men were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A force spokeswoman said an investigation was at an early stage and enquiries were ongoing.

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