Two pulled to safety from rubble as unit block destroyed in explosion in Sydney’s west

Emergency services have been called to the scene of a major explosion that destroyed a house in Waikanda Crescent, Whalan, in Sydney’s west. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

At least two people have been pulled from the rubble of a unit block in western Sydney after emergency services responded to reports of an explosion.

Fire and Rescue New South Wales was called to a unit block in Waikanda Crescent, Whalan just before 1pm where rescuers found what remained of the building in Sydney’s west.