Swansea: Man named as Morriston gas explosion victim

A antheral who died aft a state detonation astatine a location successful Swansea has been named arsenic Brian Davies.

The assemblage of the 68-year-old was recovered successful the rubble during a hunt pursuing the blast connected Clydach Road successful the Morriston country of the city.

Emergency services were called to the country astatine astir 11:20 GMT connected Monday.

Three others, including a 14-year-old boy were taken to infirmary with injuries, but 2 person since been discharged.

Det Insp Carl Price, of South Wales Police, said: "Our thoughts stay with Brian's household and friends, astatine what is simply a precise hard clip for them, and those who person been injured pursuing the explosion.

"Our enquiries are ongoing to found the origin of the incident, and these enquiries are being carried retired successful concern with applicable agencies including the Health and Safety Executive.

"The patience and knowing of section residents connected Clydach Road, and the wider assemblage successful Morriston, is precise overmuch appreciated portion this enactment remains ongoing."

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