LIVE: Emergency services remain at scene outside house after man killed in gas explosion - latest updates

Emergency services remain at the scene of a gas explosion in Wythenshawe this morning after a man was killed.

The man was tragically found dead inside a house on Brownley Road after the huge explosion at around 6.30pm last night (Thursday). A large emergency response was sparked as police, paramedics and firefighters were scrambled to the scene.

A huge cordon was put in place as the entire row of houses was evacuated, with those closest to the house given temporary accommodation overnight. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a 'huge' bang which 'shook their houses like an earthquake' as the house exploded.

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Gas experts said last night that it was 'too early' to determine the cause of the explosion. They said engineers would remain at the scene overnight.

This morning, police officers and firefighters are stationed outside the house. The road has been reopened to traffic.

A GMP spokesperson said: "Emergency services attended Brownley Road, Manchester, at about 6:30pm tonight (31 March 2022) after reports of a gas explosion. Sadly, a man was located deceased inside a property. A number of houses were evacuated and the scene made safe at about 8pm.

"Several properties are without power and emergency services remain on scene this evening with road closures in place. Investigations are ongoing and officers are supporting the deceased man's family."

A spokesperson for Cadent said last night: "The thoughts of everyone at Cadent are with those affected by the incident in Brownley Road, Wythenshawe on Thursday evening. It is too early to speculate on the cause of the explosion and our engineers remain on site to