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| Croydon police station explosion leaves seven people hurt | Croydon police station explosion leaves seven people hurt |
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| 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 tackled the 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. | The most seriously injured man was airlifted to hospital, while one police officer is understood to have suffered burns. |
| Firing range | Firing range |
| Cordons were put in place around the building, on Park Lane. | |
| More than 100 police officers were evacuated, along with 14 prisoners. | More than 100 police officers were evacuated, along with 14 prisoners. |
| The explosion took place on the police station's firing range. | 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. | But Ch Insp Trevithick said there was "no way" the explosion was started by weapons being fired. |
| And the Met spokesman insisted the borough remained "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. |