Four survive gas blast in house

LONDON - The owners of a six bedroom house in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, destroyed in a gas explosion which left a teenage…

LONDON - The owners of a six bedroom house in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, destroyed in a gas explosion which left a teenage girl trapped in the rubble for three hours, last night told of their "miraculous escape". The 14 year old girl was being treated for leg injuries while the other occupants - two adults and another teenage girl - were virtually unscathed.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter