Four people injured in suspected gas explosion at Worcestershire home

Four people have been injured following a suspected gas explosion at a home in Worcestershire, police have said.

Emergency services were called to the incident on Hemmingway, in Evesham, shortly after 5pm on Tuesday.

One man was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham while two other people were taken to Hereford County Hospital, West Mercia Police said.

A fourth person was treated by paramedics at the scene, according to the force.

Around ten neighbouring properties were evacuated and a police cordon remains in place while officers respond to the incident.

People have been asked to stay away from the area and a road closure is in effect at the scene.

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