Man dies as house collapses in explosion '“ regional

A MAN has died after a house collapsed following an explosion in the early hours.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Dec 2018, 09:30 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2019, 10:57 BST
Emergency service personnel in Launcelot Close, Andover, where Hampshire Police say that the body of a man has been found after an explosion caused a building to collapse this morning.Thursday December 27, 2018. Steve Parsons/PA WireEmergency service personnel in Launcelot Close, Andover, where Hampshire Police say that the body of a man has been found after an explosion caused a building to collapse this morning.Thursday December 27, 2018. Steve Parsons/PA Wire
Emergency service personnel in Launcelot Close, Andover, where Hampshire Police say that the body of a man has been found after an explosion caused a building to collapse this morning.Thursday December 27, 2018. Steve Parsons/PA Wire

The incident happened on King Arthurs Way in Andover, Hampshire, at around 2.30am on Thursday.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said search and rescue teams are continuing to search the scene.

A number of neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution.

A joint investigation by the fire service and Hampshire Constabulary is under way.

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