Man killed in Alloa flat explosion named

A 50-year-old antheral who died successful an detonation astatine a level successful Alloa, Clackmannanshire, has been named arsenic Graham Green.

Mr Green was wrong the spot successful Kellie Place when the blast happened connected Sunday evening. He was pronounced dormant astatine the scene.

Two men, aged 72 and 19, and a 49-year-old pistillate were injured successful the explosion.

Police are continuing investigations into the origin of the blast.

Nearby residents told BBC Scotland News the detonation sounded similar a "sonic boom".

Police Scotland said they were alerted astatine astir 18:00 that a gathering had been severely damaged.

Eleven vehicles were sent including specializer units, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said.

A remainder centre which was acceptable up astatine Alloa Town Hall aft the incidental has present closed, with those affected having recovered accommodation with friends and family.

Mr Green's decease is presently being treated arsenic unexplained.

Ch Insp Kat Thompson said: “Our thoughts stay with the household and friends of Graham and each those affected astatine this hard time.

“Our inquiries, alongside spouse agencies, to found the afloat circumstances of what happened stay ongoing.

“A constabulary beingness volition stay successful the country and I would similar to convey the section assemblage for their knowing and support.”