Explosion at The Lamb Inn in Crawley, West Oxfordshire

Firefighters were scrambled to The Lamb Inn, in Crawley near Witney, yesterday when it happened about 11.30am.

No public were inside at the time but there were five staff on site and one person remains in hospital.

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Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue said the three other people injured were treated at the scene by paramedics.

South Central Ambulance Service confirmed one patient was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.

The fire service added that the cause is still being investgated but is believed to be accidental.

Local residents have suggested it was a gas explosion.

I’ve just had an update from our Duty Fire Officer about the gas explosion in #Crawley at The Lamb Inn earlier. The chef involved remains in a critical condition & has been transferred to the Stoke Mandeville Hospital. My thoughts are with all involved in this terrible incident. pic.twitter.com/DxNoD0uAx9

— Cllr Liam Walker (@_Liam_Walker_) July 18, 2019

On Facebook a post from First for Safety Oxfordshire said the gas explosion was caused by a gas canister being used for cooking. It also added that reports suggest a substantial crack has appeared in the kitchin and the kitchen door was 'blown apart'.

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Also on Facebook, the Lamb in Crawley posted that its kitchen will be closed for a few days and thanked everyone for the support and messages.

Government body the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)are now looking into the incident.