A man has been airlifted to hospital after suspected gas explosion ripped through a bungalow this morning (Tues).<br /><br />Fire crews attended Ollersett Avenue, in New Mills, Derbs., following reports of a blast at 8.07am.<br /><br />Photos taken at the scene show a ground-floor terraced home, valued at roughly £250,000, with flames shooting up from its heavily damaged roof.<br /><br />A spokesperson from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service said currently just the one injury had been reported.<br /><br />But residents from 12 other homes had been evacuated to a leisure centre as a precaution and others had been told to keep their doors and windows shut.<br /><br />The spokesperson said: “A man has been taken to hospital by air ambulance following an explosion on Ollersett Avenue, New Mills.<br /><br />“The exact cause of the explosion continues to be investigated.<br /><br />“Fire crews from New Mills, Glossop, Whaley Bridge and Buxton with the command support unit were called to the incident at 8.07 hours this morning. <br /><br />“Twelve properties in the surrounding area have been evacuated. <br /><br />“Those who have been evacuated from their properties are asked to attend New Mills Leisure Centre to register that they have been evacuated. <br /><br />“Other local residents are asked to keep their windows and doors closed while emergency services deal with the incident."<br /><br />Local MP Robert Largan said he was “concerned” by the situation and said reports suggested it had been caused by a gas explosion. <br /><br />He said: “I’m really concerned about reports from New Mills where number of homes have been evacuated following an explosion on Ollersett Avenue.<br /><br />“My office are in contact with both Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, High Peak Borough Council and Derbyshire Police.<br /><br />“The exact cause of the explosion was still being investigated but it has been reported to be a gas explosion.”<br /><br />A spokesperson from New Mills Town Council said: "As many are already aware there has sadly been a gas explosion on Ollsersett Avenue.<br /> <br />"The emergency services are tending to the situation and it is advisable for people to stay away from the area if possible."
