A man has been sent to hospital after a huge suspected gas explosion last night.
The huge blast rocked Eden Street in Derby yesterday evening and caused major damage to two homes.
Incredible drone pictures show roof tiles and bricks scattered, windows smashed, and several rooms at the rear of both properties exposed to the elements .
One man was injured, but the extent of his injuries is not yet known, Derbyshire Police said.
A police cordon is in place in Eden Street, London Road and Shardlow Road and officers are asking people to avoid the area.
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