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An explosion at a house in Bedford has left one person dead and another in hospital with serious injuries.
Neighbours reported hearing a loud ‘bang’ and a shock wave at around 7.30am this morning as the fireball erupted.
Homes around the property in Cleat Hill were evacuated and surrounding roads were closed all day as Bedfordshire Police carried out investigations.
One person has been confirmed dead while another person remains in hospital after sustaining serious injuries.
Police are urging people to avoid the area and to find alternative routes.
Firefighters are pictured tackling the blaze while locals stand to watch the huge inferno
Bedfordshire Police said in a statement: ‘One person is confirmed to have died in an explosion and subsequent fire that…
