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Illingworth explosion: Three people taken to hospital

Three people have been taken to hospital following an explosion at a house in West Yorkshire.

Firefighters were called to Green Lane, in Illingworth, near Halifax, shortly after 07:30 GMT.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said three people were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital. The extent of their injuries has not been revealed.

5 December 2020

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