What's happened
An explosion on Cobb Hall Road in Newton Longville near Milton Keynes has killed a man in his 60s after the Sunday morning blast caused a home collapse and widespread damage. Police are treating it as a coronial matter and the Health and Safety Executive are assisting with the investigation.
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How we got here
The blast occurred at about 09:45 BST on Sunday. A bungalow was destroyed and several homes were damaged, prompting evacuations. Local residents reported smelling gas beforehand. Investigations are being led by Thames Valley Police with the Health and Safety Executive.
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- What has changed about the investigation since the initial reports?
- When can residents expect updates on the casualty's identity and condition?
- What safety measures are being implemented in the village following the blast?
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Milton Keynes - Town in England
Milton Keynes is a large town in Buckinghamshire, England, about 50 miles north-west of London. At the 2011 Census, its population was almost 230,000; the Office for National Statistics estimates that it will reach 300,000 by 2025.
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Health and Safety Executive - Government agency
The Health and Safety Executive is a UK government agency responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare, and for research into occupational risks in Great Britain.
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Thames Valley Police
Thames Valley Police, formerly known as Thames Valley Constabulary, is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley area covered by the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.