Man injured in Newmains explosion dies

Police confirmed that a man died following the explosion

A man who was injured in an explosion at a commercial premises in North Lanarkshire last week has died.

The 23-year-old was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary on 5 October following the incident, however, Police Scotland have confirmed that he has died as a result of the incident. .

A 26-year-old man who was also injured by the blast remains in a “very serious” condition.

Both men are thought to have suffered from severe burns.