Children stable after explosion

FOUR children are in a "stable" condition in hospital after being severely burned in an explosion in Dukes Crescent, Edlington, Doncaster, on Monday evening.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Apr 2010, 11:27 BST

Updated 28th Apr 2010, 11:27 BST

Seven children, aged between seven and 13, were apparently using model car fuel to start a fire in an outdoor brazier.

The nitrous methane exploded, causing severe burns including face and chest injuries.

Four of the children were taken to Sheffield Children's Hospital.

None of the children are believed to have sustained life-threatening injuries although it is feared some of the children may be left scarred for life.