These shocking pictures show the debris left behind after a house exploded in an early morning blast – leaving a number of people injured.
The terraced house collapsed following the explosion leaving bricks and furniture strewn across the street in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Mancs.
The emergency services were called to the scene at about 5am and six people were left injured, it has been reported.
Paramedics treated the casualties who have since been taken to hospital.
Tameside Highways @tmbc_highways tweeted: “Curzon Road, Whiteacre Road, Hulme Street & Clinton Street Ashton All closed due to gas explosion please avoid.”