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Gas Explosion Rocks Milton Keynes Village
10 Aug
Summary
- A suspected gas explosion destroyed a home on Cobb Hall Road.
- One man was hospitalized after the blast sent masonry flying.
- Nearby residents were evacuated from their homes due to the incident.
A suspected gas explosion occurred on Sunday morning, August 10, 2026, at approximately 9:44 AM on Cobb Hall Road in Newton Longville, near Milton Keynes. The powerful blast resulted in the collapse of a property and propelled masonry across the street, causing damage to neighboring homes, including one that captured footage of the event.
Emergency services, including Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue, responded swiftly. Four fire engines were dispatched to the scene. A man sustained injuries and was passed into the care of ambulance services, subsequently being taken to the hospital for treatment. His condition is being monitored.
Gas distribution company SGN confirmed their engineers were on-site assisting emergency services. They expressed their thoughts were with the injured resident. Due to the incident, residents living nearby were evacuated. The local pub, The Crooked Billet, opened its doors to provide a safe haven for those displaced from their homes, highlighting community support in the wake of the disaster.
