THIS is the shocking moment a terraced home exploded sending “earthquake-like” shockwaves down a residential street.
Emergency services were called to a suspected gas explosion at a property on Eden Street in Alvaston, Derby, at 7.24pm on Tuesday.
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SplashThe aftermath of a suspected gas explosion at a house on Eden Street in Alvaston[/caption]
Dramatic footage captured on nearby CCTV showed debris and dust flying into the air as the blast tore through the house.
A man was taken to hospital and the extent of his injuries is unknown.
One dog with injuries was also rescued overnight and is being treated by vets.
Derbyshire Police asked people to avoid the area.
Residents went from enjoying a normal Tuesday night to being at the heart of a serious incident.
Some have no idea when they will be allowed back again.
Harrison has lived in the street, just doors away from the explosion, for nine years.
She described the terrifying ordeal saying she thought the explosion happened in their house.
“I’ve never heard anything like it before,” Harrison said.
“We’d just had tea and I was with my daughter sorting the kitchen out. I’m so lucky she was with me at the time.
“The bang went off and I just didn’t know where to run.”
Mary Stocking, 76, of Lincoln Avenue, said: “I heard something last night but I didn’t think anything of it.
“I just thought it could be anything but I feel a bit naive now.
“You just never think these sorts of things will happen so close to home.”
Another local, Gill Jennings, said the explosion “made the ground shake” from her home on Nunsfield Drive nearly half a mile away.
She said: “We were sitting at home watching TV. I’d put the kettle on and I just remember feeling a shake underneath my feet followed by a bang.”
Two fire engines, a command support vehicle and officers went to the scene.
They were supported by police, building control officers, emergency planning officers and representatives from utilities.
London Road and Shardlow Road have now reopened.
A spokesman for Cadent, the gas distribution network, said: “We were called to attend an explosion in Eden Street, Alvaston, at 7.38pm last night.
“At the moment it is too early to speculate on the cause.
“We are currently working closely with the emergency services, but our priority is to make the area safe.”
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The investigation into the cause of the explosion will begin later today as crews continue to work to make the area safe.
“Eden Street will remain closed until further notice.”
Derbyshire Police said: “A joint police and fire service investigation into the cause of an explosion at a property in Derby is due to start today.
“We were called to the incident in Eden Street at 7.24pm on Tuesday. One man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
“A dog with some injuries was also rescued from the property.
“An investigation into the cause of the explosion will be begin later today. Eden Street remains closed.”
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SplashEmergency services, including police, fire, and ambulance, responded at around 7.30pm[/caption]
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