An explosion ripped through a block of flats in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, on Sunday evening, killing one man and injuring three others, police said.
Emergency services rushed to Kellie Place around 6 p.m. following reports of a blast. The man, who was inside the property at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet formally identified the victim.
Three other residents from the same building were taken to Forth Valley Royal Infirmary with minor injuries.
Sergeant Neill Drummond of Police Scotland said, “We are still working to establish the full circumstances of what happened at this property. Our enquiries to confirm his identity and provide his next of kin with all the necessary support they may require are ongoing.”
The explosion prompted Police Scotland to declare a major incident, closing several roads to facilitate a multi-agency response. By 11 p.m., most road closures had been lifted, though officials warned that further gas and electrical work on the building might be necessary.
“This tragic incident has shocked the Alloa community,” said local councilor Jane Smith. “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and those affected by this devastating event.”
Alloa Town Hall was opened as a respite center for displaced residents while maintenance work continued at the site.
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