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Police have confirmed a man has died after an explosion at a house in Ashton under Lyne.

A family leapt from an upstairs window just seconds before an explosion ripped through their home.

A quick- thinking neighbour rushed to get a mattress for them to jump onto. John and Hazel Wilson from Ashton-Under-Lyne were seriously ill and rushed to hospital.

Their daughter, who's in her 20s, was also seriously injured.

Our correspondent Rachel Townsend has the story.

Ten people have been injured at an explosion at a house in Aston-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, three of which are said to be 'life threatening'.

Firefighters are currently at a property believed to have been damaged by an explosion in Ashton

Emergency services were called to the address, on Whiteacre Road, at the junction of Curzon Road, at 5.10am this morning.

Neighbours said they heard a loud band at the house shortly after 5am.

Rachel Townsend is at the scene.

Up to 10 people are being treated after they were injured in an explosion at a house in Ashton Under Lyne this morning.

Emergency services were called to Curzon Street just after 5 am after reports of an explosion in a terraced house.

They found a number of people lying injured on the floor. Firefighters and paramedics gave first aid before the casualties were taken to hospital.

As crews tackled the blaze gas and electricity supplies to neighbouring properties were turned off and surrounding roads closed.

Up to 30 firefighters have been at the scene as investigations get underway to establish the cause of the explosion.

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of Bradley Moore in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Police say Bradley may have been hit by a car shortly after being assaulted.

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving .

Four youths - a 12-year-old boy, two 16 -year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy- have been charged with murder and appeared at court.