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Three hurt in explosions at depot | Three hurt in explosions at depot |
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Three men have been injured in a series of blasts at a gas depot on an industrial estate in Bristol. | |
Emergency services were called to the BOC Gases depot at Whitby Road in St Philips shortly before 1450 BST. | Emergency services were called to the BOC Gases depot at Whitby Road in St Philips shortly before 1450 BST. |
The main Bristol-to-London railway line, which runs past the site, has been closed and all services into Temple Meads station are suspended. | The main Bristol-to-London railway line, which runs past the site, has been closed and all services into Temple Meads station are suspended. |
Avon Fire and Rescue Service have warned that more explosions were possible at the site. | |
Whitby Road and Feeder Road have also been closed and industrial units in the area evacuated. | Whitby Road and Feeder Road have also been closed and industrial units in the area evacuated. |
The blasts are believed to have taken place in a storage tank at the gas facility. | The blasts are believed to have taken place in a storage tank at the gas facility. |
Eyewitnesses reported hearing two blasts in quick succession at the unit. | |
One of the injured men has been taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening burns, the other casualties are understood to have been treated at the scene. |