Gas Explosion in Runcorn
A gas explosion took place on 24th March 2011 at a block of
flats in Castlefields, Runcorn. Around 50 people were evacuated
form their homes following the suspected gas explosion.
Cheshire Fire & Rescue, North West Ambulance and Cheshire
Police attended the scene.
The Castlefields Community Centre was opened by the Local Authority
for the evacuated residents.
Fortunately no one was injured in the explosion.