Originally published on BBC News
A woman has been seriously hurt in a suspected gas explosion in North Lanarkshire.
Emergency services were called to a house in Cedars grove, in Bargeddie, near Coatbridge at about 06:25 on Sunday after reports of a blast.
Fire crews, police and ambulance were all in attendance.
Police confirmed a 43-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were taken to University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “The man received treatment and has been discharged.
“The woman has been transferred to Glasgow Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.
“Neighbouring properties have been evacuated as a precaution. Officers remain at the scene.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines were sent and a fire within the house was extinguished.
Fire service personnel left the scene just before 08:00.
