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Croydon police station explosion leaves seven people hurt | |
(about 1 hour later) | |
Seven people 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 have been tackling a resultant blaze, which began at about 11:20 GMT at Croydon police station. | |
Five people were taken to hospital, one of them said to be in a serious condition. | Five people were taken to hospital, one of them said to be in a serious condition. |
A police spokesman said the cause of the blast 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. | At least some of those injured are understood to be builders carrying out work at the premises. |
The most seriously injured man was airlifted to hospital, while one police officer is understood to have suffered burns. | |
Firing range | |
Cordons are in place around the building, on Park Lane. | Cordons are in place around the building, on Park Lane. |
More than 100 police officers were evacuated, along with 14 prisoners. | |
The explosion took place on the police station's firing range. | |
But Ch Insp Trevithick said there was "no way" the explosion was started by weapons being fired. | |
And the Met spokesman insisted 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 has been taking place. | 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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