Probe continues into gas blast that left woman badly injured

Police are continuing to investigate the cause of a gas explosion in North Lanarkshire that left a woman seriously injured.

Following an inspection, gas distribution company SGN said the blast was not linked to its network.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident in Bargeddie’s Cedar Grove at around 6am on Sunday.

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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service mobilised two appliances and extinguished a blaze within the house.

A 39-year-old woman who was seriously hurt was taken to University Hospital Monklands before being transferred to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

A 43-year-old man was also taken to Monklands before being discharged.

Neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution.

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On Monday, Bradley Barlow, spokesperson for SGN, said: “We isolated the gas supply to the property as a precaution and carried out safety checks.

“Sunday’s incident was not related to our gas network and the emergency services are continuing to investigate the cause.”

Officers remain at the scene.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Enquiries are continuing.

“Officers remain at the scene as the building is unsafe and insecure.”

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