Suspected explosion in Dunipace leaves one dead

A man has died after a suspected gas explosion in Dunipace yesterday afternoon.

Emergency services were alerted to reports of a blast at an outbuilding in Northfield Road area shortly after 4pm.

Police Scotland said a man was pronounced dead at the scene, and there was no wider danger to the public.

A spokesperson said the death was being treated as unexplained and there were no suspicious circumstances.

Police and fire services remain at the scene this evening as investigations continue.