United Kingdom Feb 26: A Major explosion has taken place In a shop in United Kingdom's Leicester on Monday and at least four people have been killed and 4 others were injured in this blast.
Leicestershire Police has declared the explosion a major incident as emergency responders, including six fire engines, rushed to the scene.Sources said that the injured were taken to a nearby hospital, where the condition of one person is critical.
However, the reason behind the explosion is unknown.
"Emergency services are dealing with a building fire in Leicester following a report of an explosion," Leicestershire Police said.
"The report was made just after 7 pm this evening and a number of neighbouring buildings in Hinckley Road were also damaged as a result. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with the incident and Hinckley Road between Mostyn Street and Carlisle Street has been closed off " the police added.