UK storm: Two dead following explosion caused by ruptured gas main in west London. A man and woman have been found dead in Hounslow, west London, following a gas explosion that ripped apart three homes. An uprooted tree ruptured a gas main during this morning's storm causing a huge explosion, the London Fire Brigade said. Six fire engines and over 30 firefighters were called to the incident at around 7:30am. Three houses on Bath Road collapsed as a result of the explosion, while two others were damaged. At midday the body of a man in his 40s was found by emergency services and at 1:30pm the body of a woman was found. Five people and three dogs managed to escape their homes before emergency crews arrived. Three more were injured and taken to hospital -- a man suffered a cut to the face and a woman a cut to the ear and both have been discharged. An elderly woman suffered burns to her hands and remains in hospital.

• published: 28 Oct 2013
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