Massive Explosions Hit Fuel Depot

Three large explosions have rocked a fuel depot near Hemel Hempstead in England. Police have reported casualties and emergency services are at the scene.

The first explosion happened at 0603 GMT at the Buncefield fuel depot, close to the M1 motorway at junction 8, 10 miles from Luton airport. Witnesses said another two explosions followed the first at 0626 GMT and 0627 GMT.

The Buncefield depot is a major distribution terminal operated by Total and part owned by Texaco, storing oil, petrol as well as kerosene which supplies airports including Heathrow and Luton. It is also used by BP, Shell and British Pipeline.

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Posted 11/12/05

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