7 year old boy dies after Newcastle house explosion

A seven-year-old boy has died after a “devastating explosion” in a residential street in Newcastle.

Six people were taken to hospital after the incident in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Emergency services were called to Violet Close, in the Benwell and Elswick area of the city, shortly before 1am.

Speaking at the scene, Northumbria Police Supt Darren Adams said: “It is with great sadness that I stand in front of you today following the tragic death of a young child.

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[herringfly]

Why are so many houses in the UK exploding these days? A gas explosion was a very rare occurrence when I was young.

[richardcamby]

Here in the United States my heart truly hurts over this devastating loss I am sorry my prayers go up tonight for your family your son is in the arms of God in a beautiful place where he awaits your arrival someday

[stevieiL]

How truly heartbreaking. My condolences go out to all his family and friends. 😢

[Cartamandua]

2 weeks later and every day there are 6 or 7 police vehicles at the site

[JuneRowe-nyze]

😢 Absolutely Heartbreaking my deepest condolences to all the family and friends

[pbfamous]

has to be a gas leak....cos that is a big bang

[michaelm]

The real tragedy is your neighbours can get it installed and youve no say at all but if it goes up yours and your loved ones go with it

[xierotron]

Rented place that had been run into the ground with minimal repair work before they started rented it?

[habibahtahir]

So sad our thoughts are with the family may the lord Jesus comfort then i. That trying moment