POLICE say they are working with partners as enquiries continue to investigate the cause of an explosion at a house which injured three people.

Halifax Police have been supporting the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service response to the incident and subsequent fire at a house on Green Lane, Illingworth, which was reported to police by the fire service at about 7.40am today.

A woman was taken to hospital for treatment to severe burn injuries, as was a man who suffered serious injuries. Another female received minor injuries in the incident.

Chief Superintendent Sarah Baker, of West Yorkshire Police, said: “Officers are working with our partners in the fire service, Calderdale Council, Health and Safety Executive and Northern Gas Networks to investigate this clearly very serious incident in Illingworth.

“The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and efforts remain underway to make the area safe and support residents affected by what has taken place.”

Fire crews from a number of stations including Odsal, Cleckheaton and Fairweather Green were called to the incident.