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Chester Market: Suspected gas blast leaves three injured Chester Market: Suspected gas blast leaves three injured
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The market and surrounding buildings have been evacuated Chester Market and surrounding buildings have been evacuated
Three people have been badly burned in a suspected gas explosion at a market in Chester. Three people have sustained serious burns in a suspected gas explosion at a venue in Chester.
The injured were taken to hospital following the incident in the Chester Market development on Hunter Street shortly before 18:30 BST, Cheshire Police said.The injured were taken to hospital following the incident in the Chester Market development on Hunter Street shortly before 18:30 BST, Cheshire Police said.
The market and nearby buildings have been evacuated and road closures are in place as the scene is being made safe.The market and nearby buildings have been evacuated and road closures are in place as the scene is being made safe.
Engineers have isolated electricity and gas to the area.Engineers have isolated electricity and gas to the area.
The charity Share Chester, which supports homeless people and refugees, tweeted that many of its volunteers were present at the time and about to receive an award from the High Sheriff of Cheshire. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said three fire engines were at the scene and a building inspector was due to attend.
The venue had been due to hold a performance and award ceremony involving the High Sheriff of Cheshire, Jeannie France-Hayhust.
Some traders have announced they will not be opening on Thursday
The charity Share Chester, which supports homeless people and refugees, tweeted that many of its volunteers were present at the time and about to receive an award.
It said its volunteers were "all fine" and sent its "thoughts and prayers to those who were injured".It said its volunteers were "all fine" and sent its "thoughts and prayers to those who were injured".
Allow Twitter content? Chester Market is the cornerstone of the city's £72m Northgate development and opened in November after 20 years in the planning.
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Cheshire West and Chester Council said the New Market car park was closed and was unlikely to re-open until Thursday, although people with cars inside could retrieve them.
Some traders have announced they will not be opening on Thursday.
Chester Market Fishmongers tweeted: "So we have decided we can't open tomorrow. With respect to current situation and possible investigations. Thoughts and prayers for those injured."
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