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Hellesdon 'explosion': Two people dead Norwich 'explosion': Two people dead
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Two people have died in a suspected explosion at an industrial estate in Norfolk.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, Norwich.
"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.""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."
Both men are thought to have worked at the premises.Both men are thought to have worked at the premises.
Police said the men, one aged in his 50s and one in his 20s, died shortly after 09:00.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.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. Staff were evacuated to a nearby bathrooms company.
Fire crews, the air ambulance and the East of England Ambulance Service were called to the scene. East of England Ambulance Service said three people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
Fire crews and the air ambulance were also 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.
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. The crew of the East Anglian Air Ambulance that attended did not include the Duke of Cambridge, who began work with the charity today.
At the scene: Laura Devlin, BBC News
There were about 50 people on site at Harford Attachments when an explosion is thought to have happened, shortly after 09:00.
Speaking to members of the press at 13:00, Supt Dave Marshall said it had yet to be confirmed whether an explosion had taken place, nor could he say what the men were working on at the time.
Supt Marshall sent his sympathies to the families of the two men.
Forensic officers have arrived at the industrial unit, which remains cordoned off.