A fundraising page has been set up to help raise money for the residents affected by a "devastating" gas explosion at a house in Sunderland.
Emergency services were called to Whickham Street in Roker just before 4pm on Tuesday following a "significant" explosion.
Sunderland -based housing association Gentoo confirmed that eight residents were affected by the explosion; two were taken to hospital, two were taken to a nearby hotel and four others stayed with family members.
