Nine people have been injured, including a baby who was rushed after their boat exploded on the banks of the River Thames.

Emergency services were seen rushing to the scene of the tragedy with the blaze in the small town of Lechlade, which is found on the edge of Wiltshire.

The cops confirmed that nine people suffered serious injuries and were rushed to the nearby hospital to be treated.

The baby was airlifted to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children for urgent medical care.

Another one of the injured individuals was airlifted immediately to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

Police shared how a section of the river was closed due to the fire. And now, inquiries into the cause are taking place to determine the cause of the explosion.

Two air ambulances and six ambulances were called to the scene alongside several fire engines, which put that blaze out.

Pictures from the scene showed smoke billowing from the houseboat that was found on the banks of the river during midday.