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| Norfolk 'explosion': Several people injured on industrial estate in Hellesdon | Norfolk 'explosion': Several people injured on industrial estate in Hellesdon |
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| Several people have been injured in a suspected explosion near Norwich. | |
| Police said they were dealing with an “industrial incident” at a unit in Spar Road, Hellesdon, that started shortly after 9am. | Police said they were dealing with an “industrial incident” at a unit in Spar Road, Hellesdon, that started shortly after 9am. |
| A spokesperson said there were a “number of casualties” but the severity of their injuries had not been confirmed. Emergency services at the scene of the fire. Photo: Ashley Cashfield | |
| He added: “All emergency services are at the scene.” | He added: “All emergency services are at the scene.” |
| Firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze from six stations and Norfolk Fire Service said crews had to wear breathing apparatus to enter the building. | Firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze from six stations and Norfolk Fire Service said crews had to wear breathing apparatus to enter the building. |
| They were called to reports of a fire at 9.05am and it had been put out an hour later, a spokesperson said. | |
| The fire service told BBC Radio Norfolk there had been an explosion but police could not confirm the report or the source of the blaze. Smoke was sent billowing over Norwich by the blaze. Photo: Ashley Cashfield | |
| It was believed to have started at a warehouse belonging to Harford Attachments with makes parts for diggers. | |
| Photos captured by Norwich resident Ashley Cashfield showed clouds of black smoke rising over the industrial estate as emergency vehicles gathered outside. | |
| Road blocks are in place at the junction of Spar Road with Vulcan Road and Concorde Road as the incident continues. | Road blocks are in place at the junction of Spar Road with Vulcan Road and Concorde Road as the incident continues. |