First pictures and video from scene of gas explosion at Leeds shop as fire spreads to nearby homes

These are the first pictures of a gas explosion outside a Leeds shop - as fire spreads to nearby homes according to police.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 28th Apr 2020, 16:14 BST
Updated 28th Apr 2020, 16:15 BST
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Pictures show police outside the shop and a damaged wall attended to by fire crews.

At 2.20pm today, (April 28) police were contacted by the fire service reporting an explosion outside the Londis store, in Wetherby Road, Wellington Hill, Leeds.

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Emergency services are currently at the scene, including three fire crews.

The gas explosion was in the vicinity of the Londis store according to police cc Simon HulmeThe gas explosion was in the vicinity of the Londis store according to police cc Simon Hulme
The gas explosion was in the vicinity of the Londis store according to police cc Simon Hulme

Early indications are that a gas canister has exploded in a fire causing damage to nearby properties, police said.

There are currently no reports of any injuries but emergency services are continuing to check the scene.

Both police officers and fire service crews remain at the scene.

Nearby residents likened the sound of the bang to an 'earthquake'.

Many rushed from their homes after the explosion.