Two people taken to hospital after explosion in east London terrace house

London fire brigade sends eight fire engines and about 60 firefighters to deal with blaze in Ley Street, Ilford

Two people have been taken to hospital after an explosion in a terrace house in Ilford, east London.

London fire brigade sent eight fire engines and about 60 firefighters to deal with the blaze in Ley Street just after 4pm on Tuesday.