An alleged explosion has happened in High Wycombe, causing black smoke to flood the blue skies of Buckinghamshire.
In the early afternoon of Thursday, June 3, the loud noise was reportedly heard in and around Lincoln Road area of the Cressex Industrial Estate.
According to our reporter Matt Joy, who is currently at the scene, the police are in attendance and passers-by and being told to stay away from the area.
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What the police said
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Emergency services are currently dealing with a large fire at the Cressex Industrial Estate in High Wycombe. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the area and find alternative routes through High Wycombe. Road closures and cordons are in place.
Thames Valley Police have since said: “Emergency services are currently dealing with a large fire at the Cressex Industrial Estate in High Wycombe."
Fire at High Wycombe industrial estate
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