Two people were killed in a house fire on Friday after a mystery explosion in a quiet Welsh village.

Emergency services were called to the property in Heol Fawr, Nelson, Caerphilly, south Wales, at 6.10pm after reports of a house fire believed to have started after an explosion in the garden.

Forensic teams attended the two-storey house on Saturday.

A Gwent Police spokesperson said: ‘Two people have sadly been pronounced dead at the scene and their family has been informed.

‘The incident is ongoing and the road is currently closed. Diversions are in place to ensure your safety.

‘Please find an alternative route for your journey. If you live locally, please ensure all doors and windows are closed.’ Specialist fire crews were at the scene on Saturday morning to carry out a structural as

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