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The Newton Longville bungalow explosion

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Where it stands

A bungalow on Cobb Hall Road in Newton Longville was destroyed in an explosion at 9:42am Sunday, and nearby homes were evacuated. Neighbours rushed to help, while residents’ return remains uncertain; the cause is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

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    1. Update 1One House Gone in Newton Longville Blast as Gas Probe Widens

    The story so far

    1. Update 1

      One House Gone in Newton Longville Blast as Gas Probe Widens

      A bungalow on Cobb Hall Road was levelled on 9 August, one man was hospitalised, dozens were evacuated, and investigators disclosed an engineer had checked a gas smell hours earlier.

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      • No verified cause has been established and no injured person has been publicly named.
      • No detailed findings from the engineer visit have been disclosed.

    History

    1. Opened1 report

    Who's involved

    Places

    • Cobb Hall RoadCobb Hall Rd, Newton Longville, Milton Keynes, UK1 report
    • Newton LongvilleNewton Longville, Milton Keynes, UK1 report

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