“Gas explosion” rocks Scottish building during demolition.
Two people are fighting for their lives following a ‘gas explosion’ in North Lanarkshire.
Homes have been evacuation in the wake of the incident at the building which is under demolition in Newmains.
Two people received urgent medical treatment by trauma accident and emergency specialists with life-threatening injuries and were rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
It is understood they received urgent medical attention while travelling to hospital.
It is understood the premises may have been near, or part of, Newmains Pastoral Centre. The disused building was formerly used as a retreat centre for the Diocese of Motherwell.
Police evacuated nearby properties following reports of a “strong smell of gas” in the area as a precautionary measure.
Locals talked of their houses shaking from the force of the blast at the former convent building where workers were removing asbestos.
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