ROKER EXPLOSION: 13 photos showing the aftermath of a suspected gas blast
Photos show the destruction following a suspected gas blast in Roker which has left one person in a critical condition.
Emergency Services were called to a Gentoo owned property on Whickham Street at around 3.45pm on Tuesday, February 15, after what is suspected to be an explosion caused by a gas leak.
Two men were rescued from the scene, including one from inside the destroyed property, and they both currently remain in hospital.
Members of the public are being urged to stay away from the site as the North East is set to be hit by Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice in the coming days.
Echo photographer Stu Norton captured some images of the aftermath of the scene on Wednesday morning (February 16).
Members of the public are being urged to stay away from the site as the North East is set to be hit by Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice in the coming days.
5. Assessing the damage
Various organisations were at the scene on Wednesday morning to assess the damage. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Further damage
Cars and other properties in the street were damaged following the blast. Photo: Stu Norton
7. "It doesn’t look good"
Gentoo CEO Nigel Wilson commented: "I can’t yet say if the building is salvageable but it doesn’t look good to my eyes." Photo: Stu Norton
8. A scene of destruction
Bricks from the property are scattered throughout the street. Photo: Stu Norton