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Minute's silence for two Stafford fireworks victims | Minute's silence for two Stafford fireworks victims |
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A minute's silence has been held in Stafford to mark the first anniversary of the deaths of two men in an explosion at a fireworks warehouse. | |
Employee Simon Hillier, 41, and customer Stewart Staples, 57, died in the fire at SP Plastics in Stafford on 30 October last year. | Employee Simon Hillier, 41, and customer Stewart Staples, 57, died in the fire at SP Plastics in Stafford on 30 October last year. |
Staff from neighbouring firms gathered at 10:00 GMT in Tilcon Avenue. | |
Police have now sent their investigation report to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). | |
The Staffordshire force said its investigation was still ongoing, but has spent "significant time gathering evidence". | |
The blaze and exploding fireworks, on an industrial estate in Tilcon Avenue, could be seen from some distance away, with more than 50 firefighters sent to deal with the blaze. | |
Eyewitnesses reported hearing an "enormous bang" and subsequent explosions. | Eyewitnesses reported hearing an "enormous bang" and subsequent explosions. |
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