One person has died and another has been seriously injured after an “explosion” and fire at a house, police have said.
At about 07:30 BST on Saturday emergency services were were called to reports of a fire at Cleat Hill, in Bedford. Properties were evacuated and roads closed.
“One person is confirmed to have died in an explosion and subsequent fire,” said Bedfordshire Police in a statement.
Bedford Borough Council has set up an emergency assistance centre for people who have been unable to return to their homes.
