Huge explosion flattens buildings in Wirral

A huge explosion has flattened at least one building in Wirral.Emergency services rushed to the scene in New Ferry, where a furniture shop was reduced to rubble at around 9.15pm, Capital FM reported.It is not yet clear if anyone was inside the building at the time, but injured people were seen walking to ambulances, according to the Liverpool Echo, one with a "serious head bandage".