A tragic explosion in Newcastle has claimed the life of a seven-year-old boy, with six others injured and taken to hospital. The blast occurred at a house in Violet Close in the Benwell and Elswick area of the city in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and firefighters worked to douse the house which was still smouldering. Gas engineers were also called to the street to investigate the cause of the explosion.
The incident has shocked the community in Newcastle and has raised concerns about the safety of homes in the area. The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation by authorities.
Our thoughts are with the family of the young boy who tragically lost his life in this devastating incident.
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