This article is from the source 'independent' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/norfolk-explosion-live-several-people-injured-on-industrial-estate-in-hellesdon-10384879.html
The article has changed 6 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 2 | Version 3 |
|---|---|
| Norfolk explosion: Two confirmed dead in accident on industrial estate in Hellesdon | |
| (about 1 hour later) | |
| Two people have been killed in a suspected explosion at a warehouse 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 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 | 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: "Initial reports from the scene suggested an explosion had taken place. | 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 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. | 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 | 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. | 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. |
| 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 investigation continues. | Road blocks are in place at the junction of Spar Road with Vulcan Road and Concorde Road as the investigation continues. |