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Littleborough explosion: Rochdale factory damaged in blast | Littleborough explosion: Rochdale factory damaged in blast |
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An explosion has damaged a factory but there have been no reports of any injuries, the fire service has said. | |
The blast at CRP on Greenvale Business Park in Todmorden Road, Littleborough, Rochdale, happened at about 18:00 GMT. | The blast at CRP on Greenvale Business Park in Todmorden Road, Littleborough, Rochdale, happened at about 18:00 GMT. |
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines and three specialist vehicles are at the scene. The cause is not yet known. | Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines and three specialist vehicles are at the scene. The cause is not yet known. |
The blast has caused disruption to travel with Todmorden Road closed in both directions. | The blast has caused disruption to travel with Todmorden Road closed in both directions. |
John Whatmough said he "thought a car had come off the road" into his house when the explosion happened. | John Whatmough said he "thought a car had come off the road" into his house when the explosion happened. |
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