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A postal worker was injured when a package containing a car steering wheel airbag exploded at a Devon post office. | |
Emergency services were called to the post office in Clyst St Mary near Exeter shortly before 1730 GMT. | Emergency services were called to the post office in Clyst St Mary near Exeter shortly before 1730 GMT. |
The sub postmistress suffered cuts to her face and minor shock and was taken to hospital for treatment. | |
The building was sealed off for several hours while a bomb disposal squad examined the package. Police confirmed the incident was not suspicious. | |
The Post Office branch is located in a Londis shop in the village. | |
Caution urged | |
The Royal Mail spokesman said: "As far as we know the small explosion was innocuous." | |
The woman was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital for treatment but she is not believed to be seriously injured. | |
Assistant Chief Constable Bob Pennington said: "I would like to thank the public for their patience during this incident. | |
"Fortunately Explosive Ordinance Disposal officers were able to deal with the package at the scene and things were quickly returned to normal." |