Further update following suspected unexplained explosion

At 22.57 on Wednesday 26 June Emergency Services were called to a suspected unexplained explosion at a property in Le Mont Pinel.

A family of four – two adults and two children (aged 2 and 5) – were rescued from the property and transported to the General Hospital. The two children were unharmed and are being supported. The two adults remain in hospital in a stable condition with non-life threatening or life changing injuries.

Structural engineers will attend the property, to assess the structural integrity of the sites before investigations can begin. The Government's Building Standards team surveyed the three neighbouring properties today.

The Government of Jersey is supporting 19 displaced residents with accommodation and further essentials.

A Major Incident was declared but has now been stood down, with the incident moving to a recovery phase.

The scene is secure and States of Jersey Police remain on site.