The gas mains and pipes 'did not contribute to or cause' the house explosion which killed a 91-year-old in Wythenshawe last night, the gas network has found. Gas board, Cadent, has revealed the conclusions of its checks in the wake of the blast which saw the death of Frank Burton in his home.
The gas mains and service pipes in the area are 'sound', according to gas distribution network Cadent. Staff's 'thorough investigation' comes after widower Frank Burton, 91, was found dead in his home after the blast in Brownley Road, Wythenshawe, on March 31.
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