Three injured in explosion at Fox’s Biscuits
THREE people have been injured in an explosion at Fox’s Biscuits in Batley.
Emergency services were called to the Wellington Street factory this morning, after reports there had been an explosion involving a storage tanker in a yard.
Two of the three people injured were described as ‘walking wounded’ by a fire service spokesman.
The Health and Safety Executive has sent a team to the site to begin enquiries.
No-one from Fox’s Biscuits has been available to comment so far.
Keep checking back for updates and see tomorrow’s News for the full story.
- Did you see the incident? Call the newsroom on 01924 472121 or email batleyeditorial@ywng.co.uk.
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