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| Hundreds report mystery 'explosion' in Manchester | Hundreds report mystery 'explosion' in Manchester |
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| A mysterious explosion heard across parts of Manchester and Salford remains unexplained. | A mysterious explosion heard across parts of Manchester and Salford remains unexplained. |
| Hundreds of people took to social media to describe hearing a "loud bang" at about 22:30 GMT on Monday. | Hundreds of people took to social media to describe hearing a "loud bang" at about 22:30 GMT on Monday. |
| Firefighters were called after a report in the Weaste area of Salford but later admitted they could find no evidence of a fire, or any other disturbance. | |
| Shinydan Howell posted on Twitter: "Everyone in Manchester ok? Loud bang in Salford could be anything." | Shinydan Howell posted on Twitter: "Everyone in Manchester ok? Loud bang in Salford could be anything." |
| Lana Habbal posted: "Everyone is talking about a loud bang in Manchester I hope nobody is hurt." | Lana Habbal posted: "Everyone is talking about a loud bang in Manchester I hope nobody is hurt." |
| Francis Jenkins, another Twitter user, said there had been disturbances to television and mobile phone networks. | Francis Jenkins, another Twitter user, said there had been disturbances to television and mobile phone networks. |
| A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said they had found no evidence of any disturbance. | A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said they had found no evidence of any disturbance. |
| Are you in the area? Did you hear or feel the 'explosion'? Do you know what it was? Send your comments to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk | |
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