This is the scene of devastation left inside a flat ripped apart in a suspected gas explosion.
Photos showing the inside of the Washington home after a blast tore through the property have been shared by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
The explosion happened in the middle of a block of flats at Collingwood Court in Sulgrave just before midday on Monday.
Two people were treated for injuries and one man was taken to hospital, but is not believed to be seriously injured.
Neighbours were evacuated from their homes shortly afterwards and an assessment of the safety of the building is under way.
Now photos show how the interior of the home was destroyed with an interior wall shown to have collapsed with debris strewn across the floor.
A cabinet has fallen onto the kitchen bench with smashed crockery and building materials lying in the sink.
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A light fitting in the kitchen appears to have exploded but it is not known if this is was the source of the huge blast.
Most of the outer wall of the flat was also damaged, leaving the flat's contents open to the air and rubble and glass littering the street.
The gas and electricity supply to the building has been turned off while an investigation continues.
In an update, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service posted online: "This afternoon green watch crews were called to a suspected gas explosion at Collingwood Court, Sulgrave.
"Two people were treated for injuries with one being taken to hospital.
"The gas and the electricity supply to the two affected flats was isolated by suppliers.
"An investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing.
"Structural engineers are assessing the safety of the building.
"We'd like to thank our emergency services colleagues for their support and thank local residents for their patience."
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