Edinburgh home destroyed in explosion as two rushed to hospital

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Two people have reportedly been rushed to hospital after an explosion took place at a home in Edinburgh.Emergency services raced to Baberton Mains Avenue on Friday night following the blast, where two people were pulled from the wreckage.Shocking images show the residential street littered with debris and several emergency service vehicles at the scene.Locals across the capital reported "feeling their homes shake" and heard the blast from more than a mile away.An eyewitness told the Daily Record the couple "appeared to be conscious" after being rescued from the remains of the house.The cause of the explosion and the extent of injuries of those affected by the incident are currently unknown.A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 10.25pm on Friday, 1 December, 2023 we were called to reports of an explosion at a property on Baberton Mains Avenue in Edinburgh."Emergency services are at the scene, and we would advise people to avoid the area at this time."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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