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Six people hurt in gas explosion | Six people hurt in gas explosion |
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A gas canister has exploded at a warehouse, leaving six people injured - one in a critical condition and another unaccounted for. | A gas canister has exploded at a warehouse, leaving six people injured - one in a critical condition and another unaccounted for. |
Emergency crews were called to the site at the Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, at 1500 GMT. | Emergency crews were called to the site at the Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, at 1500 GMT. |
Six people, one with life-threatening injuries, were taken to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in the city. | Six people, one with life-threatening injuries, were taken to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in the city. |
Another person is believed to be unaccounted for. Crews are searching the building. | Another person is believed to be unaccounted for. Crews are searching the building. |
A Hertfordshire Fire Service spokesman said 10 crews were tackling the fire and there are gas canisters inside. | A Hertfordshire Fire Service spokesman said 10 crews were tackling the fire and there are gas canisters inside. |
The Mundell one-way system has been closed. | The Mundell one-way system has been closed. |
Hertfordshire Police said one of the people taken to hospital was seriously injured and four had minor injuries. | Hertfordshire Police said one of the people taken to hospital was seriously injured and four had minor injuries. |
A police spokesperson said that at this stage they "could not confirm whether there had been any fatalities". | A police spokesperson said that at this stage they "could not confirm whether there had been any fatalities". |
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