Watch: Drone footage of Edinburgh house destroyed by explosion

An 84-year-old man has died after an explosion destroyed a house in Edinburgh.

Two people aged, 43 and 54, were also taken to hospital for treatment following the blast, which happened in the Baberton area of the city.

Police Scotland said the alarm was raised on Baberton Mains Avenue at about 22:25 on Friday.

A force spokesperson said: "There are no suspicious circumstances and we are continuing to work alongside our partner agencies."

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