Violet Close fire: Second body of man found after house explosion in Newcastle


A seven-year-old boy was also killed after the incident in Violet Close, Benwell, in the early hours of Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the scene, shortly before 1am on Wednesday (October 16).
Supt Darren Adams, from Northumbria Police, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the two people who have tragically lost their lives. Specialist officers are supporting their loved ones and we would urge everyone to respect their privacy at this time.”
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Six people – five adults and a child – were taken to hospital, with all but one having now been discharged.
Drone pictures from above the street showed at least one house appeared to be completely destroyed, with the roofs collapsed and firefighters working among the rubble. Piles of debris could be seen on the street outside.