The road is cordoned off and emergency services are at the scene
Three people have been taken to hospital following reports of an explosion this afternoon. Emergency services have cordoned off Benedict Street in Bootle after an incident today. Fire crews and an ambulance are in attendance on the street in the Sefton town, where a cordon is also in place. North West Ambulance Service have told the ECHO three people have been taken to hospital. One other patient was treated and discharged on scene.
43 to reports of an explosion and they arrived on scene at 12.49. Three fire engines are currently on scene. 'Crews arrived to find a two-storey property with the ground floor involved in fire. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property and rescued two people, who were conscious and breathing. Another two people were already out of the property. 'Gas and electrics have been isolated and the fire has been extinguished.
Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service Sefton
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