Explosion reported in Abingdon (From Oxford Mail)

Explosion reported in Abingdon

2:00pm Saturday 19th January 2008 in

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Firefighters have been scrambled to Abingdon this afternoon following reports of an explosion.

The explosion is thought to have occured in Blacklands Way, near the Marcham Road, at about 1pm and 10 fire engines have been sent to the scene.

Police are also on their way.

It is not known at this time how the explosion happened or if anyone has been injured in the blast.

However an ambulance spokesman said at 2.15pm paramedics and a doctor were on standby but had not been told of any injuries.