Emergency services were called to Green Lane, Illingworth, near Halifax, at around 7.40am on December 5 following the explosion. Three people were taken to hospital, and an investigation is ongoing to find out the cause of the blast.
9. Gas main
A gas main was damaged and ablaze when fire crews arrived at the scene Photo: James Hardisty
10. Investigations
Investigations into the cause of the explosion are being carried out Photo: James Hardisty
11. Stay away
Benjy Bush, group manager for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, asked for people to stay away from the area to allow the crews to do their jobs. Photo: James Hardisty
12. Blast
Nearby residents said they heard a loud bang at around 7.30am Photo: James Hardisty
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