Incident on Curzon Road
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Incident on Curzon Road by Gerald England as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Gerald England Taken: 9 Aug 2016
An explosion has destroyed at least three properties on Curzon Road. The road is sealed off as investigations into the cause continue. The nearby Hurst Methodist Church Image was open serving tea and coffee and acting as a point of contact for people affected. BBC News: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-37020099 Manchester Evening News: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/house-explosion-ashton-curzon-road-11722856