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Salford homes evacuated after car explosion Salford homes evacuated after car explosion
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Several homes had to be evacuated after a car exploded on a street in Greater Manchester.Several homes had to be evacuated after a car exploded on a street in Greater Manchester.
Residents in Crowther Avenue, Ordsall, Salford, spent the night in a nearby hotel until the area was made safe, Greater Manchester Police said.Residents in Crowther Avenue, Ordsall, Salford, spent the night in a nearby hotel until the area was made safe, Greater Manchester Police said.
The force has launched an investigation but the cause of the explosion on Monday evening remains unexplained.The force has launched an investigation but the cause of the explosion on Monday evening remains unexplained.
It happened just before midnight. There were no reports of any injuries, the force said. It happened at about 23:00 GMT. There were no reports of any injuries, the force said.
A Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman said between 10 and 20 homes were evacuated but all residents have now returned.
She added: "Police are keen to stress that it is believed there is no further threat to the wider public."