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11/05/2004
Rescue efforts continue after Glasgow factory blast
Rescue efforts are continuing at the Glasgow plastics factory which was wrecked by a massive explosion this afternoon.
Strathclyde police have said that 30 people were injured as a result of the incident which occurred at around midday today. Sixteen people are reported to have been trapped in the debris of the shattered building.
Eleven people were taken to hospital by ambulance and the remainder made their own way, a police spokesperson said.
There has been no official confirmation as to whether anyone died in the explosion.
The blast occurred at Stockline Plastics, in Grove Park Street in the city, causing catastrophic damage to the property, according to a police spokesperson.
The source of the blast is thought to have been an industrial oven in the building.
Anyone who may have relatives involved in the incident should call 0870 9009586.
(gmcg)
Strathclyde police have said that 30 people were injured as a result of the incident which occurred at around midday today. Sixteen people are reported to have been trapped in the debris of the shattered building.
Eleven people were taken to hospital by ambulance and the remainder made their own way, a police spokesperson said.
There has been no official confirmation as to whether anyone died in the explosion.
The blast occurred at Stockline Plastics, in Grove Park Street in the city, causing catastrophic damage to the property, according to a police spokesperson.
The source of the blast is thought to have been an industrial oven in the building.
Anyone who may have relatives involved in the incident should call 0870 9009586.
(gmcg)
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