A pensioner has died in a suspected gas explosion that completely destroyed a house overnight.<br /><br />The man, 84, was killed in the blast in Edinburgh last night (Fri) that rocked neighbouring homes. <br /><br />Two people aged, 43 and 54, were also taken to hospital for treatment following the blast in Edinburgh.<br /><br />Emergency services rushed to the property in the Baberton area of the city at 10.25pm after locals raised the alarm.<br /><br />Images from the scene on Friday night showed the end terrace house had been completely destroyed.<br /><br />Shocking pictures show the aftermath of the explosion, which caused the two-story property to be reduced to rubble.<br /><br />Several properties have been evacuated from the street and emergency services remain on the scene.<br /><br />Locals have been urged to stay away this morning (Sat).<br /><br />Police Scotland said there were currently no suspicious circumstances concerning the incident.<br /><br />Local residents revealed their shock at the explosion on social media, which was felt several streets away.<br /><br />One wrote: "Explosion couple of streets away but whole house shook. Felt like someone had crashed into car in drive or fallen on roof.<br /><br />"Everyone just came out of houses wondering what had happened."<br /><br />Others paid tribute to the victims and shared their grief at the loss of the elderly pensioner.<br /><br />They wrote: "Heartbreaking! Rest in peace."<br /><br />Another said: "RIP, thoughts to family friends and neighbours and safe recovery to others."<br /><br />While a third penned: "Such sad news thoughts are with everyone involved!"
