The police, Sunday night, reported that an explosion has destroyed one house and severely damaged others in the British city of Birmingham.
MSN reported that all emergency services and utility companies were at the scene of the explosion, and evacuations were ongoing.
Officers were also said to be urging people in the area to immediately follow the instructions of first responders, while those nearby were told to avoid there altogether.
Although it is feared there might be casualties but the Police have yet to ascertain fatalities. But they have appealed to people not to post videos or pictures of the tragic scene or casualties online.
“Please think of those involved and their loved ones and do not post images online,” the force said in a statement.
“We will keep you updated regularly as soon as we have hard facts.”
Officers were called to the street just after 8.30pm.
Posting on Twitter, the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We are currently dealing with a significant incident in Dulwich Road in the Kingstanding area of Birmingham.
“A large number of ambulances resources are at the scene along with @WestMidsFire and @WMPolice The public are asked to keep away from the area to allow us to work.”
In a second tweet, the emergency service added: “We have sent three ambulances, five paramedic officers, the MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic, @wmcareteam @WMASHART and a NILO to the scene.”
Footage has emerged on social media which claims to show the site of the house explosion. The video captures a major fire burning next to a partially collapsed house.
