A Powerful Explosion Occurs in the Center of an English City
A lightning strike on a factory petrol tank located in the Oxfordshire area caused a large explosion.
According to the AAA report, images published online showed that a large explosion occurred at the Severn Trent Green plant, which converted food waste into biogas, and then fire spread from the scene.
Oxfordshire Police have blocked off roads around the Severn Trent Green recycling plant and asked residents to stay indoors and close their windows.
The fire department has sent 6 vehicles and 40 firefighters to the accident site.Severn Trent Green recycling plant officials issued a statement saying that no one was injured in the incident.
Based on the information above, the explosion occurred at around 19.20 on Monday (02/10/2023) evening local time.
Oxford residents shared their observations by publishing messages on social networks and stating that the city sky turned orange for several minutes.
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