One particular person has died and as much as 12 persons are lacking after an explosion destroyed a number of flats in Jersey.
Emergency providers had been known as to Haut du Mont in St Helier simply earlier than 4am amid stories of a serious incident.
Particles was strewn throughout the road whereas smoke plumes billowed via the air, as two ‘strolling wounded’ had been rushed to hospital.
States of Jersey Police chief officer Robin Smith stated in an announcement: ‘Following the explosion this morning at Haut du Mont, Pier Highway, quite a lot of residents are nonetheless lacking.
‘Emergency providers are working on the scene and have commenced a floor search of the positioning.
The fireplace has now been extinguished, however emergency providers are nonetheless ‘finishing up vital work’ on the scene, which is cordoned off.
Individuals have been requested to keep away from the world.
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