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Emergency services at serious warehouse incident

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People are being evacuated from an industrial estate following a “serious” explosion.

Emergency services were called to the Groundwell Industrial Estate on Crompton Road in Swindon at 19:31 BST following an explosion in a warehouse.

Wiltshire Police described the incident as “serious” and said a large cordon is in place around the scene.

A force spokesperson said they are working to evacuate the immediate area, and that people living nearby should stay indoors and keep their windows closed for their own safety.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was dealing with a large warehouse fire and currently has 10 fire engines at the scene along with other specialist vehicles.

Dozens of residents have written on social media that they felt their homes shake following the explosion.

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