A house in northern England has been totally destroyed after a large explosion

A house has been totally destroyed following a large explosion in Haxby, North Yorkshire.

A relief centre has been set up at a nearby public building, with one casualty reported, according to Sky News.

North Yorkshire Police tweeted at 08.20 am (GMT): "Emergency services are currently at the scene of an explosion at a property in Springwood #Haxby extensive damage & area cordoned off."

Here are some photos from the scene:

A neighbour who was near to the property at the time of the explosion told the Press Association:

"The house has been completely flattened. It sounded as if a bus or something had crashed into a house, or like an aeroplane crash. All the properties adjacent to the one that's blown up have got damaged windows and garages."

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