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Norwich explosion: Victims died from 'fire and fumes' | Norwich explosion: Victims died from 'fire and fumes' |
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Two men killed in an explosion at a factory in Norwich died from the "effects of fire and inhalation of fumes of combustion", post-mortem examinations have found. | Two men killed in an explosion at a factory in Norwich died from the "effects of fire and inhalation of fumes of combustion", post-mortem examinations have found. |
Daniel Timbers, 29, and Barry Joy, 56, were working at Harford Attachments in Spar Road when they were killed, shortly after 09:00 BST on Monday. | Daniel Timbers, 29, and Barry Joy, 56, were working at Harford Attachments in Spar Road when they were killed, shortly after 09:00 BST on Monday. |
The men are believed to have been working in a paint-spraying area. | The men are believed to have been working in a paint-spraying area. |
Their bodies were removed from the site on Tuesday afternoon. | Their bodies were removed from the site on Tuesday afternoon. |
A forensic search has been carried out at the company, which makes buckets for diggers. | A forensic search has been carried out at the company, which makes buckets for diggers. |
Det Ch Insp Paul Durham said "significant progress" had been made with forensic inquiries and obtaining witness statements. | |
"Evidence gathered so far suggests there has been a flashover explosion, which occurs when you have a build-up of toxic fumes," he said. | |
"This, combined with some sort of ignition, has caused a fire-ball effect." | |
The Health and Safety Executive said its inspectors and electrical safety experts would be gathering evidence. | The Health and Safety Executive said its inspectors and electrical safety experts would be gathering evidence. |
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