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Norfolk 'explosion': Several people injured on industrial estate in Hellesdon Norfolk 'explosion': Two people confirmed dead in accident on industrial estate in Hellesdon
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Several people have been injured in a suspected explosion near Norwich. Two people have been killed in a suspected explosion at a warehouse 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 A spokesperson for Norfolk Constabulary confirmed that two people had died in what the force called an "industrial incident". Emergency services at the scene of the fire. Photo: Ashley Cashfield
He added:  “All emergency services are at the scene.” He added: "Initial reports from the scene suggested an explosion had taken place.
"The men, one aged in his 50s and one in his 20s, both thought to work at the premises involved, died as the result of the incident shortly after 9am. "
The accident was believed to have happened at a warehouse belonging to Harford Attachments, a business making parts for diggers.
Ambulances and a helicopter from the East Anglian Air Ambulance was deployed, although the crew did not include the Duke of Cambridge, who began work with the charity today. Smoke was sent billowing over Norwich by the blaze. Photo: Ashley Cashfield
The East of England Ambulance Service Trust said the two men were pronounced dead at the scene and three other people were treated for smoke inhalation.
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.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.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 investigation continues.