In the early hours of Wednesday morning last week, Archie York passed away following the event in Violet Close, which is located in the city’s Benwell and Elswick neighborhood.
Six additional individuals were admitted to the hospital “with varying injuries”—five adults and one youngster.
Images from the scene revealed the explosion that tore through the structure, dividing it into several apartments, and the huge hole it left behind.
Through Northumbria Police, Archie’s parents, Katherine and Robbie, issued a statement expressing their condolences.
They declared, “Archie was our dearest friend in addition to being our son. He became bright.
