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Firefighters among seven hurt in Forres silo explosion | |
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Seven people - including firefighters - have been injured after a fire and explosion at an industrial estate in Moray. | Seven people - including firefighters - have been injured after a fire and explosion at an industrial estate in Moray. |
Emergency services were called to the incident involving a wood dust storage silo at James Jones and sons sawmill in Forres. | |
One person left seriously injured was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. | One person left seriously injured was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. |
There was an explosion while firefighters were still tackling the original outbreak. | |
Six of the seven injured were taken to hospital. | Six of the seven injured were taken to hospital. |
The 59-year-old man taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries was believed to have been employed at the site. | The 59-year-old man taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries was believed to have been employed at the site. |
Two firefighters - both aged 47 - were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. | Two firefighters - both aged 47 - were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. |
A 20-year-old man was also taken to Raigmore for treatment. Two men, aged 24 and 62, were taken to Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin. | |
A third firefighter suffered minor injuries and required no further treatment. | A third firefighter suffered minor injuries and required no further treatment. |
Did you take pictures - still or moving - of this incident? Send them to the BBC Scotland news website at newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk | Did you take pictures - still or moving - of this incident? Send them to the BBC Scotland news website at newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk |
Please ensure when filming or photographing an incident that you make your safety and the safety of others a priority. | Please ensure when filming or photographing an incident that you make your safety and the safety of others a priority. |
If you submit an image, you do so in accordance with the BBC's Terms and Conditions. | If you submit an image, you do so in accordance with the BBC's Terms and Conditions. |