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Woman hurt in 'letter bomb' find | Woman hurt in 'letter bomb' find |
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A woman has been taken to hospital following an explosion at an office building in central London. | |
BBC Home Affairs correspondent Daniel Sandford said what was thought to be a "letter bomb" was found at the Capita building in Victoria Street, Victoria. | BBC Home Affairs correspondent Daniel Sandford said what was thought to be a "letter bomb" was found at the Capita building in Victoria Street, Victoria. |
Bomb disposal experts are at the scene. London Ambulance said the female employee had suffered minor injuries. | Bomb disposal experts are at the scene. London Ambulance said the female employee had suffered minor injuries. |
The main road outside the building was closed off with a cordon set up. | The main road outside the building was closed off with a cordon set up. |
The scene is just 200 yards from Scotland Yard's headquarters. | The scene is just 200 yards from Scotland Yard's headquarters. |
A spokesman said: "At 0940GMT police were called to a business address in Victoria Street. | |
"We can confirm there was a small explosion in one of the offices." | |
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