Building is destroyed by an explosion in Madrid 

BREAKING NEWS: Seven-storey building ‘housing old people’s home’ is destroyed by an explosion in Madrid

A building said to house an OAP home in Madrid has been destroyed by an explosion.

Several floors of the building in the capital’s Toledo Street have been affected by the blast.

The cause has not yet been revealed although initial reports said it could be a gas explosion.

A building said to house an OAP home in Madrid has been destroyed by an explosion

The building is understood to be next to a school where there are no reports of any casualties.

Police and firefighters are among the emergency services that have rushed to the scene.

More to follow…