An 84-year-old man has died following an explosion on Friday night at a terraced house in Baberton Mains Avenue.
Two others a woman aged 43 and a 54-year-old man were taken to hospital for treatment.
Several properties were evacuated as a precaution and the road remains closed.
Edinburgh South West MP, Joanna Cherry, KC, said: “I am very saddened to hear overnight about the tragic explosion in Baberton Mains. My thoughts are with the families affected and I extend my sincere condolences following the sad death of one of the casualties.”
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