Redwood Grove, Bedford

The Bedford community, council, Red Cross volunteers and local MP have all rallied to support residents who have been affected by the major...

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The fire caused the roof of the flats to collapse - and there was a report of someone jumping from a second floor window.

The school expects to re-open tomorrow.” “One person was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for treatment for leg injuries, while two people, one of whom was a firefighter, were conveyed to Bedford Hospital South Wing with smoke inhalation.” An EEAS spokesman said: “We were called at 9.33am today to a significant fire at a block of flats in Redwood Grove, Bedford. “An adjacent block of flats has also been evacuated and we are working as quickly as we can to get people back into their homes as quickly as possible.” Bedfordshire Police at first said two people had been taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, as emergency services responded to the fire at the three-storey block of 20 flats, which has caused the building’s roof to collapse. Emergency services responded to the fire at the three-storey block of 20 flats, which caused the building’s roof to collapse.

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"All children are safe and the school is working with the emergency services. Another said: "I heard the explosion from my house round the corner. Our building is adjacent to the apartment complex - immediately an inferno (was) visible, huge smoke cloud billowing, people screaming and people frantically calling for emergency services." The 76-year-old said: "There was a loud explosion which knocked me off my feet. The smoke was very dark and there were people running around. Some people jumped and there was a guy that was projected out of the flat."

Bedfordshire Police at first said two people had been taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, as emergency services responded to the fire at the three- ...

Two people have been rushed to hospital following a major Bedford gas explosion today. Adam Fisher, a 37-year-old sales worker whose office is nearby, said he heard a “huge explosion” before witnessing “an inferno” at the site and people screaming. Three people including a firefighter were admitted to hospital after the blaze, East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) says. The other two, one of whom was a firefighter, were taken to Bedford South Wing Hospital with smoke inhalation. Explosion shook the whole shop and the ones near us. Good Morning and welcome to our live blog. Flames can be seen emerging from the building along with huge plumed of black smoke. Bedfordshire Police confirmed that two people have been taken to the Addenbrooke's hospital. A resident said they saw one person leap from a second-floor window to escape the burning building. “I heard the explosion from my house round the corner. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service described the blaze on Redwood Grove, Bedford, as a “major incident”. Was working in a shop nearby.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Redwood Grove, Bedford, this morning after the building went up in flames. The fire was caused by a gas explosion.

'There are two people who have been taken to hospital, one with serious injuries to Addenbrooke's. Police, fire and the ambulance service all remain in attendance. Michael, who had blood on his trousers and shoes from helping the victims, said: 'The heat of the flames was on you when you tried to pull them away. An aerial view of the building - which was destroyed in the major gas explosion this morning. 'The explosion had blown up the building. The younger guy was face-down and unconscious. Police then Fire turned up quickly.' Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed the fire on Redwood Grove was caused by a gas explosion Fire, ambulance, and police services rushed to the scene in Bedford this morning We passed the message on when the firefighters arrived. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have said the fire on Redwood Grove was caused by a gas explosion The bricks had blown out and you could see inside. 'We found one man in his 50s and one man in his 20s who had jumped out of a second-floor window.

Redwood Grove near Elstow Road is closed and all emergency services are in attendance following a major incident this morning...

We can give a voice to people in our community whose voices may otherwise not be heard. “All emergency services are aware and are in attendance. Redwood Grove off Elstow Road is closed and all emergency services are in attendance following a major incident this morning.