HSE/NE/139/07 17 April 2007

Gas explosion in Blyth

The Health and Safety Executive has confirmed that it is participating in the investigation in to the gas explosion at Twentieth Avenue in Blyth. Richard Bulmer, Health and Safety Executive Principle Inspector said:

"HSE is investigating this incident, and a team of specialist investigators will join inspectors from the region on site later today."

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