Gas explosion rocks Liverpool, two buildings destroyed

A large explosion has damaged a dance studio and a Chinese restaurant near the British city of Liverpool awake, with reports of several buildings having collapsed.

According to reports, the explosion happened in the Wirral area of Merseyside, alongside the river Mersey, about 9.15pm local time on Satrday.

Merseyside Fire Services told local media that the blast has devastated an area some 50 meters by 40 meters.

"They have collapsed in a suspected explosion due to a gas leak," a fire spokeswoman said.

There are reports of injuries in the blast that appears to have affected a dance studio and Chinese restaurant said the report.

 

 

The Mirror reported that about 15 people were injured inside the restaurant alone with many of the casualties believed to have come from these premises.

Police say the blast has disrupted the rail line between Birkenhead Central and Ellesmere Port/Chester while all services have been halted.

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