One dead after blast at flats in Alloaon October 6, 2024 at 11:41 pm

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Police confirm a man died at the scene and three others were injured in the blast in Clackmannanshire.

Paul Smith Firefighters with a hose standing alongside appliances and other emergency workers at the scene of the explosion in Kellie PlacePaul Smith

One man has died and three people have been injured following an explosion in a block of flats in Alloa, Clackmannanshire.

The man, who has not yet been identified, was inside the property when the explosion occurred and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police and emergency services declared a major incident at the property in Kellie Place on Sunday evening.

Police Scotland Sergeant Neill Drummond said the force was “still working to establish the full circumstances of what happened at this property”, but the cause of the explosion was still unknown.

Paul Smith A house with a badly damaged roofPaul Smith

“However, we can confirm that one male has passed away,” he added.

“Our inquiries to confirm his identity and provide his next of kin with all the necessary support they may require are ongoing.”

Three other individuals who were injured were taken to Forth Valley Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Police Scotland said they had been alerted at about 18:00 that a building had been badly damaged.

Eleven vehicles were sent including specialist units, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said.

Alloa Town Hall has been opened as a respite centre for occupants of the other flats within the address, while gas and electrical work is checked.

Police said they would be “appropriately supported with alternative accommodation” if their homes were not deemed safe to return to.

The fire service said specialist urban search and rescue units and a heavy rescue unit were among the resources it had deployed.

A spokesperson said: “Crews are working with emergency service partners to make the area safe.”

A number of road closures along the A907, B9096, Kellie Place and Tullibody Road that had been implemented by police are in the process of being lifted, but further utilities work may be required, resulting in additional closures they said.

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