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Parcel bomb injures DVLA worker | Parcel bomb injures DVLA worker |
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A member of staff at the DVLA in Swansea has been taken to hospital after a parcel bomb exploded. | A member of staff at the DVLA in Swansea has been taken to hospital after a parcel bomb exploded. |
The attack happened in the post room at about 0920 GMT and is the third of its kind on driving-related companies in as many days. | The attack happened in the post room at about 0920 GMT and is the third of its kind on driving-related companies in as many days. |
The bomb could confirm fears that a motorist is mounting a campaign. Home Secretary John Reid said the incidents were "worrying". | The bomb could confirm fears that a motorist is mounting a campaign. Home Secretary John Reid said the incidents were "worrying". |
A total of four people have been injured in similar attacks this week. | A total of four people have been injured in similar attacks this week. |
On Tuesday, two men suffered blast wounds in the explosion at the offices of Vantis in Wokingham. | On Tuesday, two men suffered blast wounds in the explosion at the offices of Vantis in Wokingham. |
And on Monday, a worker was hurt by a device at the offices of Capita, which runs London's congestion charge system. | And on Monday, a worker was hurt by a device at the offices of Capita, which runs London's congestion charge system. |
It is important we allow police to get on with their investigation without undue speculation Home Secretary John Reid | |
South Wales Police said a woman had been injured in "a small letter-type explosion" at the DVLA, which maintains UK-wide registers of drivers and vehicles. | |
The Welsh Ambulance Service said they were called at 0921 GMT and arrived five minutes later. | |
A spokeswoman said one woman had been taken to Morriston Hospital. Her injuries are not known, but they are not thought to be life-threatening. | A spokeswoman said one woman had been taken to Morriston Hospital. Her injuries are not known, but they are not thought to be life-threatening. |
Morriston NHS Trust said: "A Swansea woman was brought to the A&E department at Morriston hospital shortly after 10am following an incident at the DVLA. | Morriston NHS Trust said: "A Swansea woman was brought to the A&E department at Morriston hospital shortly after 10am following an incident at the DVLA. |
"She is undergoing treatment at the present time and has been assessed by a consultant. Her condition is stable. | "She is undergoing treatment at the present time and has been assessed by a consultant. Her condition is stable. |
"Other casualties are being assessed at the scene by ambulance staff and A&E at Morriston is on standby is case they need to come to hospital." | "Other casualties are being assessed at the scene by ambulance staff and A&E at Morriston is on standby is case they need to come to hospital." |
Police are stopping people from entering the building and the area has been cordoned off. | Police are stopping people from entering the building and the area has been cordoned off. |
About 4,000 people work in the building | |
A DVLA spokesman said: "A female member of staff was injured and the lady is on her way to hospital as a result of the incident." | A DVLA spokesman said: "A female member of staff was injured and the lady is on her way to hospital as a result of the incident." |
About 4,000 people work in the DVLA offices in Swansea, but the building has not been evacuated. | About 4,000 people work in the DVLA offices in Swansea, but the building has not been evacuated. |
The incident in Swansea follows an explosion on Tuesday at the offices of an accountancy firm linked to Speed Check Services, the provider of digital speed cameras to the police. | The incident in Swansea follows an explosion on Tuesday at the offices of an accountancy firm linked to Speed Check Services, the provider of digital speed cameras to the police. |
That followed a letter bomb attack the day before at the central London offices of Capita, during which a female worker received minor injuries. | That followed a letter bomb attack the day before at the central London offices of Capita, during which a female worker received minor injuries. |
Home Secretary John Reid said: "Naturally, these incidents are worrying. It is important we allow police to get on with their investigation without undue speculation." | Home Secretary John Reid said: "Naturally, these incidents are worrying. It is important we allow police to get on with their investigation without undue speculation." |
Assistant Chief Constable Anton Setchell, the national coordinator for domestic extremism, is leading the investigation into the letter bombing campaign. | Assistant Chief Constable Anton Setchell, the national coordinator for domestic extremism, is leading the investigation into the letter bombing campaign. |