West Yorkshire house explosion leaves three people in hospital

An explosion in a house in West Yorkshire has left three people in hospital.

The incident happened shortly after 7.30 am on Saturday in Green Lane in the Illingworth area of Halifax.

West Yorkshire fire and rescue service said three people had been treated and taken to hospital, and no one was missing.

The service said the explosion affected one building, and six surrounding houses were evacuated as a safety precaution.

Investigations into the cause of the explosion are ongoing and crews are managing “remaining pockets of fire” at the scene, it said.

Fire engines from Fairweather Green, Halifax and Odsal initially attended and were joined by specialist units from Cleckheaton and Dewsbury.

A fundraiser for those affected by the blast was set up on Saturday morning. “We from the Illingworth community should all come together and support this family as much as we can … let’s get this community support going as soon as possible,” wrote one member of the public.

Some offered to donate clothes and food to the family via local businesses and charities.