Horrific 'gas' blast explosion in Jersey kills one with 'about 12' still missing

The shocking blast in Jersey's capital, St Helier, happened just before 4am, with emergency services launching a search for survivors in the rubble of the three storey building.

Jersey Police have now warned more fatalities are possible as they search the blast site for survivors after the explosion and fire on the south of the island.

And this afternoon, cops added that "the site remains highly unsafe" with "pockets of fire" being discovered.

Officers have cordoned off a large part of St Helier after one person was reported dead, with cops urging people to stay away from the debris-strewn area surrounding Mount Bingham.

Two others, described by cops as "walking wounded", have been evacuated to the nearby Town Hall to be treated.