A house exploded in Brandon on Tuesday evening.
The front of the home was blown open with various items scattering out on to the lawn and neighbouring properties.
Manitoba Hydro says it was likely a gas explosion.
A 63-year-old woman is dead and a 63-year-old man is in critical condition from the blast, which happened around 8 o clock last night.
Nearby residents were evacuated briefly, and some said they could smell gas in the area.
Brandon Police and the office of the fire commissioner are investigating.