A huge police probe is underway in a residential area where an explosion, and subsequent fire killed one and left another battling serious injuries.

By Victoria Chessum, Assistant News Editor

18:07, Sat, Oct 19, 2024 | UPDATED: 18:14, Sat, Oct 19, 2024

Bedford explosion

Cleat Hill in Bedford which has been evacuated after a large explosion (Image: Google)

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One person has died after an explosion ripped through a house in Bedford. The fireball engulfed a property in Cleat Hill, Bedford, this morning (October 19).

Nearby homes were evacuated, roads were closed and all day people have been told to avoid the area while Bedfordshire Police investigates. Another person remains in hospital after sustaining serious injuries.

A statement released from the police says: "Bedford Borough Council has set up an Emergency Assistance Centre for people who have been evacuated. Enquiries are ongoing to identify the cause of the explosion and residents still in their homes should keep their windows open."