An investigation into the cause of a huge gas blast in Sunderland is under way as Gentoo reveal they have evacuated 10 people from their homes.
Emergency services were called to the explosion on Whickham Street in Sunderland just before 4pm on Tuesday and two men have been taken to hospital.
Northumbria Police has today confirmed that one man’s condition has since deteriorated and he is currently in a critical but stable condition.
