An investigation has been launched after an Oxford woman suffered serious burns in a gas explosion.

Firefighters, paramedics, Transco gas company engineers and police were called to Green Ridges, Barton, at 11am yesterday.

The woman, who has not been named, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with severe burns. Her injuries were not thought life-threatening.

The cause of the explosion remains unclear. A Thames Valley Police spokesman said: "We're not looking for anyone in connection with the incident, but we're investigating."