Four people died, six – were injured in a result of explosion in British town Lester – say local emergencies. The bodies of the dead were found some hours after the accident during the special operation. Law enforcements say the amount of victims may grow, as the ruins are still being disassembled.
Local officials claim that search and rescue operation will last during Monday.
The explosion happened on Sunday’s evening in the shop that is in two-floors building in Hinckley Road Street. The building is almost completely ruined after the accident. The reason of it is still unknown.
The police will collaborate with firefighters to find out the reason of fire.
However, there are no facts to state that the incident was a terroristic act.
Law enforcements are working on the scene. The electricity is cut off in the neighborhood and it is prohibited to walk on the territory of the accident.