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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 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." |
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