A man has been left seriously injured following an explosion at a block of flats on Chase Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire. Emergency services, including five crews of firefighters and West Midlands Ambulance Service, were called to the scene around 9 p.m. on Monday after reports of an explosion.
The injured man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where he remains in critical condition. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported. As a precaution, five nearby flats were evacuated as fire crews worked to secure the area.
The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the inquiry. Staffordshire Police can be contacted directly by those who may have witnessed or have knowledge related to the incident.
