One man has died and three folks have been injured following an explosion in a flat in Alloa, Clackmannanshire.
The person, who has not but been recognized, was contained in the property when the explosion occurred and was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
Police and emergency companies declared a significant incident on the property in Kellie Place on Sunday night.
Police Scotland Sergeant Neill Drummond mentioned the drive was “nonetheless working to ascertain the total circumstances of what occurred at this property”, however the reason for the explosion was nonetheless unknown.
“Nonetheless, we will affirm that one male has handed away,” he added.
“Our inquiries to verify his id and supply his subsequent of kin with all the required help they could require are ongoing.”
Three different people who have been injured have been taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital for therapy.
Police Scotland mentioned that they had been alerted at about 18:00 {that a} constructing had been badly broken.
Eleven automobiles have been despatched together with specialist models, the Scottish Hearth and Rescue Service mentioned.
Alloa City Corridor has been opened as a respite centre for occupants of the opposite flats within the constructing, whereas gasoline and electrical work is checked.
Police mentioned they might be “appropriately supported with various lodging” if their properties weren’t deemed secure to return to.
The fireplace service mentioned specialist city search and rescue models and a heavy rescue unit have been among the many sources it had deployed.
A spokesperson mentioned: “Crews are working with emergency service companions to make the world secure.”
Native MP Brian Leishman described the incident as “completely terrible” and thanked the emergency companies and first responders who attended after the blast.
In a social media post he mentioned: “My ideas go to the household and buddies of everybody linked to the tragic incident that occurred in Kellie Place.”