The Latest Breaking News from Whickham Street

Man remains in hospital three weeks on from horrific Sunderland explosion which ripped property apart

The man was initially rushed to hospital on Tuesday February 15, where he is still receiving treatment - following a blast which destroyed a property on Whickham Street, Roker.

Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2022

Demolition works take place at Sunderland homes after devastating gas blast

Emergency services were called to the scene of a gas explosion on Tuesday afternoon, in which two men were taken to hospital for treatment after sustaining injuries during the blast

Chronicle Live · Feb 17, 2022

Sunderland Gas Explosion: Resident 'in critical' condition as property is demolished for safety

Gentoo has revealed that eight residents in total were affected by the explosion in Roker, including two who were taken to hospital

Chronicle Live · Feb 16, 2022