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Four builders hurt in Croydon police station explosion Seven people 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. Seven people 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 a resultant blaze, which began at about 11:20 GMT at Croydon police station,.
One of the men is said to be in a serious condition, one stable and the other two have minor injuries. Five people were taken to hospital, one of them said to be in a serious condition.
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 blast was unknown but said it was a "non-terrorist" incident.
At least some of those injured are understood to be builders carrying out work at the premises.
'Fully operational''Fully operational'
Cordons have been put in place around the building on Park Lane. Cordons are 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 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. The force was unable to specify what building work has been taking place.
Health and safety investigators have been called in to investigate.Health and safety investigators have been called in to investigate.
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