A major incident is being handled by emergency services in the Swansea area. There have been several reports of a “loud explosion,” and people have described how houses in the Morriston area shook in response to reports of a petrol explosion.
Others reported hearing a “enormous loud bang in Clydach,” while another stated, “I’m in Swansea Vale and it shook our window, and a friend of mine heard it in Cimla.
South Wales Police issued the following statement: “An incident has been reported near the intersection of Field Close and Clydach Road in Morriston. Please stay away from the area while we deal with the incident.
Firefighters responded to “reports of a petrol explosion” at 11:20 a.m. The incident was attended by crews from Morriston, Swansea West, Neath, Gorseinon, and Port Talbot.
South Wales Police have declared a “major incident,” according to a statement. Locals reported hearing a “horrendous” explosion and seeing debris everywhere.
