THE two parents injured in an explosion at a property in St Saviour last Wednesday were yesterday still receiving treatment in hospital.
The pair were saved by firefighters in a dramatic rescue after they were left buried in rubble following the blast, which caused significant damage to their home and left large cracks in the front exterior wall.
The couple’s two children, aged two and five, were also rescued and did not suffer any injuries.
Less than an hour after all four were removed from the building, in Mont Pinel, the wall collapsed, leaving a large hole in the side of the house.
In an update issued yesterday, the Jersey Fire and Rescue Service said that work had begun to stabilise the property.
“The structural support is expected to be installed by the end of this week when investigations will be able to begin.
“We would like to express our gratitude to the States of Jersey Police and honorary police officers for their hard work and support in manning the cordons thus far and ensuring Islanders’ safety,” they added.
Over the weekend, the displaced residents from the neighbouring properties were escorted back to their homes to collect personal belongings.
The government is continuing to support the residents, in conjunction with insurance companies.
