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Portsmouth binman 'hurt in waste truck explosion' Portsmouth binman hurt in barbeque and firework blast
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A binman has been taken to hospital after an explosion in the back of a refuse truck, his colleagues have said. A binman suffered burns to his hands and stomach after an explosion in the back of a refuse truck, his colleagues have said.
Police said they cordoned off Southsea Common in Portsmouth at 12:40 BST following a "minor explosion" which "could have been a firework". Roads around Southsea Common in Portsmouth were cordoned off for about six hours while bomb disposal experts examined the scene.
Refuse workers on the scene said the man suffered burns to his hands and stomach after rubbish exploded when he threw it into the truck. Police said the blast was caused by a smouldering barbeque and a disused rocket-style firework.
The roads around the common were reopened about five hours later. The refuse worker has been discharged from hospital with minor injuries.
Witness Ellie Bain said she heard a "loud bang" at about 11:30 BST, more than an hour before police arrived. Refuse workers on the scene said their colleague was burned in the blast, which happened as he threw rubbish from a bin into the truck.
Witness Ellie Bain said she heard a "loud bang" at about 11:30 BST.
At about 17:10 BST, she tweeted: "A member of the bomb disposal team has now approached the common, all suited up."At about 17:10 BST, she tweeted: "A member of the bomb disposal team has now approached the common, all suited up."
The cordon, including Palmerston Road and Clarendon Road, was lifted a few minutes later. The cordon, near Palmerston Road and Clarendon Road, was lifted shortly afterwards.
The police and Portsmouth City Council said they could not confirm further details of the explosion. A police statement said: "We would like to take this opportunity to remind people of the importance of disposing of barbeques and fireworks safely."