Reports have emerged of a significant explosion in a remote area close to Alton Towers in Staffordshire. Emergency services have swiftly responded to the incident, which occurred approximately four miles from the uk/news/uk/Popular" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="popular" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="158309">popular theme park. Details are limited at this stage, and it remains unclear whether there are any serious injuries resulting from the explosion.
According to an eyewitness account provided to UKNIP, two buildings have been severely damaged by the explosion. Tommy Beardmore, who witnessed the incident, shared that his elderly father, also named Tommy Beardmore, was one of the first individuals to arrive at the scene and offer assistance. Describing his father as a hero, he explained, “There’s been an explosion near Alton. Two buildings blew up within the hour. My dad was the first on the scene and helped someone who was injured. He’s a hero. All the emergency services are here. The windows of nearby properties have been blown out, and there’s debris scattered all over the floor and in the trees.”
UK News in Pictures has initiated contact with West Midlands Ambulance Service, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Staffordshire Police to gather official statements regarding the incident.
Presently, emergency services, including paramedics, firefighters, and police officers, continue to operate at the scene, located in Bradley in the Moors, which is near Alton Towers. Ascertaining the nature and severity of injuries resulting from the explosion is a priority.
Given the ongoing situation, the fire service has recommended that individuals avoid the affected area as they work to manage the incident. Bradley Lane, a road in the vicinity, has been temporarily closed in both directions, impacting travel from the junction with the B5032 and the junction with Sandy Lane.
