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| Essex fire crews tackle blast at chemical unit in Thurrock | Essex fire crews tackle blast at chemical unit in Thurrock |
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| There has been an explosion at an industrial chemicals unit in Essex, fire crews have said. | There has been an explosion at an industrial chemicals unit in Essex, fire crews have said. |
| Emergency services were called to the incident at Industrial Chemicals Ltd in West Thurrock, Essex, on Stoness Road, at about 20:00 BST. | |
| There are no reports of any serious casualties, Essex Police said. | |
| Crews said there appeared to have been an explosion in the chlorine scrubbing unit, which led to a leak of caustic soda liquid. | Crews said there appeared to have been an explosion in the chlorine scrubbing unit, which led to a leak of caustic soda liquid. |
| Residents living nearby were advised to stay indoors and keep their windows closed, but at 22:00 BST the police said the area had been made safe and there was no longer any danger to the public. | |
| The cause of the explosion would be investigated by the relevant authorities, police said. | |
| The fire service said it had treated a man for minor injuries to his shin, but he had not needed an ambulance. |