Emergency crews responded to an explosion that caused significant damage to a Brampton home on Tuesday.

The explosion was reported around 1:30 p.m. at a home on Herdwick St. near Humberwest Pkwy. and Cottrelle Blvd.

Peel paramedics transported four patients to hospital — a 5-year-old child with severe burns and three adults with moderate burns. The occupants of both neighbouring homes were taken to hospital as a precaution as well, said Peel police. The scene is under control.

Aerial images from the scene show extensive damage to the back of the home, with debris covering most of the backyard. The cause of the blast has not been determined.

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