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A postal worker was injured when a package containing a car steering wheel airbag exploded at a Devon post office.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 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. Mike Howe, one of directors of the joint Londis and Post Office shop, said the car part was an Ebay purchase and exploded as it was being moved.
The Post Office branch is located in a Londis shop in the village. Police confirmed the incident was not suspicious.
Caution urged
The Royal Mail spokesman said: "As far as we know the small explosion was innocuous."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.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.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.""Fortunately Explosive Ordinance Disposal officers were able to deal with the package at the scene and things were quickly returned to normal."