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Hellesdon 'explosion': At least one person dead Hellesdon 'explosion': Two people dead
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At least one person has died in a suspected explosion at an industrial estate in Norfolk, the BBC understands. Two people have died in a suspected explosion at an industrial estate in Norfolk.
Norfolk Police said the "industrial incident" took place at 09:20 BST at a unit on Spar Road, Hellesdon.Norfolk Police said the "industrial incident" took place at 09:20 BST at a unit on Spar Road, Hellesdon.
"There are believed to be a number of casualties although the severity of their injuries has not been confirmed at this time," a spokeswoman said. "Officers can confirm that two people have sadly died at the scene," a spokeswoman said. "Initial reports from the scene suggested an explosion had taken place."
Fire crews, the air ambulance and the East of England Ambulance Service are at the scene. Both men are thought to have worked at the premises.
Police are yet to confirm any loss of life but are expected to hold a press conference later. Police said the men, one aged in his 50s and one in his 20s, died shortly after 09:00.
The incident happened at a company called Harford Attachments, which makes buckets for the front of diggers.
Staff were evacuated to a nearby bathrooms company. No-one else required medical attention.
Fire crews, the air ambulance and the East of England Ambulance Service were called to the scene.
Norfolk Fire Service earlier told BBC Radio Norfolk there had been an explosion at the site. However, reporter Bob Carter visited the industrial unit and spoke to workers who said they had not heard any loud bangs.Norfolk Fire Service earlier told BBC Radio Norfolk there had been an explosion at the site. However, reporter Bob Carter visited the industrial unit and spoke to workers who said they had not heard any loud bangs.
The incident is thought to have happened at a company called Harford Attachments, which makes buckets for the front of diggers. A helicopter from the East Anglian Air Ambulance was deployed, although this crew did not include the Duke of Cambridge, who began work with the charity today.