Fundraiser launched for victims of Portsmouth house explosion

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to raise money for two people who were injured in a house explosion in Portsmouth.
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The blast happened in a home in Nelson Avenue, North End, on Friday afternoon.

Emergency services including fire crews from across the Portsmouth area as well as paramedics and police.

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Two people were seriously injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital for further treatment.

Crews at Nelson Avenue, North End, Portsmouth after a fire and explosion. Picture: Tom CotterillCrews at Nelson Avenue, North End, Portsmouth after a fire and explosion. Picture: Tom Cotterill
Crews at Nelson Avenue, North End, Portsmouth after a fire and explosion. Picture: Tom Cotterill
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It is believed that a gas leak was the cause of the blast.

A spokeswoman for Hampshire Fire and Rescue said: ‘Police and fire service investigators visited the house in Nelson Avenue, Portsmouth, this morning (23 Oct) and believe that the most likely cause was a natural gas leak from within the property.

‘The exact location of the leak is unknown but the resulting gas explosion and fire started in the kitchen.’

A fundraising page has now been set up with the aim of raising £1,000 for the people who live in the house.

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Gemma Jenkins who set up the JustGiving said: ‘I live in the neighbouring street. I can't begin to imagine how terrifying it was for them and it's heartbreaking what they have now lost.

‘So would like to help them in any way I can.’

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