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| Four builders hurt in Croydon police station explosion | |
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| Four builders have been injured in an explosion in the basement of a police station in south London. | Four builders have been injured in an explosion in the basement of a police station in south London. |
| About 50 firefighters are tackling the blaze at Croydon police station, which began at about 11:20 GMT. | About 50 firefighters are tackling the blaze at Croydon police station, which began at about 11:20 GMT. |
| One of the men is said to be in a serious condition, one stable and the other two have minor injuries. | One of the men is said to be in a serious condition, one stable and the other two have minor injuries. |
| A police spokesman said the cause of the explosion was unknown but said it was a "non-terrorist" incident. | A police spokesman said the cause of the explosion was unknown but said it was a "non-terrorist" incident. |
| 'Fully operational' | |
| Cordons have been put in place around the building on Park Lane. | Cordons have been put in place around the building on Park Lane. |
| The spokesman said the borough remains "fully operational" for police, adding: "There has not been any disruption to service." | |
| The force was unable to specify what building work was taking place involving the contractors. | |
| Health and safety investigators have been called in to investigate. | |
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