A man is fighting for his life in hospital following a house explosion in Manchester.
Fire crews and police remain at the scene on Ash Street in Harpurhey, following a blast at about 10:20 BST.
Greater Manchester Police said the man was in a critical condition and had been taken to hospital.
Neighbouring properties are being evacuated, and a woman has been treated for what police said were believed to be minor injuries.
Ash Street and Rochdale Road were closed, and police urged people to avoid the area.
Phil Hendrick, head of operational delivery (North West) at Cadent, said it was “too early to confirm a cause”.
“We are onsite in Ash Street assisting fire and other emergency services, which is routine for an incident of this nature,” he said.
“Our job in an incident like this is to ensure everything associated with gas is safe.
“Although it is too early to confirm a cause, there is nothing at this stage to suggest any issues with the local gas network.”
