Emergency services at the scene. — Emergency services at the scene. | jpimedia

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Nine shocking photos of Dewsbury home destroyed by explosion

By Joe Cooper

Published 31st Mar 2020, 20:16 GMT

Updated 31st Mar 2020, 20:18 GMT

Two men were injured after a house exploded shortly before midday in Dewsbury.

A 55-year-old man, who was in the house in Crescent Walk, Ravensthorpe, at the time, suffered serious but not life threatening injuries. Another man suffered a head injury after being struck by debris. These shocking photographs of the aftermath were taken by Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Firefighters put out a fire which took hold of the house after the explosion.

1. House explosion

Firefighters put out a fire which took hold of the house after the explosion. | jpimedia

The entire rear of the modern terraced home was destroyed.

2. House explosion

The entire rear of the modern terraced home was destroyed. | jpimedia

Houses on either side were also damaged.

3. House explosion

Houses on either side were also damaged. | jpimedia

It is believed the family who live in the house are currently away.

4. House explosion

It is believed the family who live in the house are currently away. | jpimedia

Neighbours described hearing a huge bang.

5. House explosion

Neighbours described hearing a huge bang. | jpimedia

All the emergency services were at the scene.

6. House explosion

All the emergency services were at the scene. | jpimedia

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