Penzance Blast Tragedy: What Really Happened at Pendennis Place?

One man dead after explosion rocks block of flats

Detectives are investigating a fatal incident following a suspected gas explosion at a block of flats in Penzance.

Emergency services were called to Pendennis Place at around 3.10pm on Wednesday 23rd April after reports of an explosion were heard in the area.

Man in his 40s dies in hospital

A man in his 40s, from Penzance, was taken to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries. Sadly, he has since passed away. His next of kin has been informed.

Evacuations and ongoing investigations

A number of residents from neighbouring flats were evacuated and provided with alternative accommodation while investigation work took place. A scene guard was in place during this time but has since been removed.

Police have confirmed that there is no wider threat to the public.

In a short statement, officers said:

“We’d like to thank the public for their understanding as work has taken place to investigate the cause of the explosion.”

No further details have been released by Devon and Cornwall Police at this stage.