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Paul T Smith

Suspected gas explosion at Larbert house report passed to Procurator Fiscal

A report into a suspected gas explosion at a Scots house has been passed to the Procurator Fiscal.

Dad-of-two Darren Graham had to be rescued from the property on Broomage Crescent in Larbert, Falkirk, after the blast at around 1:40pm on Saturday afternoon.

He was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary with severe burns but medics have now described his condition as stable.

Devastating pictures from the aftermath of the blast show the house had partially collapsed and a neighbouring property had been severely damaged by the fire.

Forensics officer on Broomage Crescent (DAILY RECORD)

A forensics officer was spotted at the property on Sunday.

The Health and Safety Executive is also involved in the investigation.

Police Scotland have today confirmed that enquiries into the explosion are ongoing and that they have submitted a report to the Procurator Fiscal.

A spokesperson for the national force said: "Around 1.40pm on Saturday, 26 February, officers were called to reports of an explosion at a house on Broomage Crescent, Larbert.

"A 33-year-old man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where medical staff describe his condition as stable.

"Ten properties were evacuated but the majority of residents were able to return to their homes.

"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and a report outlining the circumstances has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said: "HSE was made aware of this incident.

"Having made initial enquiries further investigation is not planned at this stage."

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