'Four people trapped' following Cheshire explosion
Four people may be trapped after an explosion and fire at Wood Flour Mills in Bosley, Cheshire Police said.
They said a major incident had been declared following an incident at Wood Flour Mills in Bosley, near Macclesfield.
GRANADA 16 minutes agoUpdate: 'Multiple casualties' after Cheshire blast - council says
The local council said there may be as many as five people trapped and has warned of 'multiple injuries'.
Ten fire crews are at the scene and people are urged to stay away from the area.
Cheshire East Council is asking motorists and people to avoid the Tunstall Road area of Bosley.
Cheshire Police have declared a major incident following reports of an explosion at Wood Flour Mills, in Tunstall Road, Bosley, near Congleton.
There are multiple casualties and reports up to five people are trapped in the building, which is on fire.
A total of 10 fire engines from Cheshire Fire and Rescue are attending and the air ambulance has been called to the scene.
17 minutes agoLocals urged to stay indoors after Bosley mill blast Police are urging the public to avoid the area surrounding the site of areported blast at a mill in Cheshire in which four people are thought to be trapped.
The force also warned local residents to close windows and doors because of smoke in the area.
There is currently a lot of smoke emanating from the building and it is advised that residents living in the area should close their doors and windows. It is also advised to avoid the area while we deal with this incident.
Wood Flour Mills is a wood treatment plant in Bosley, near Macclesfield. Wood flour, which doesn't burn with flames, is finely pulverised wood used to make Bakelite and linoleum.
24 minutes agoEmergency services attending Bosley 'explosion'
Fire, police and ambulance services are attending a "major incident" at Wood Flour Mills in Bosley, near Macclesfield in Cheshire, following reports of an explosion.
Four people may also be trapped following the blast.
Source: ITV
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