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Fire crews called after explosion near Crewe school

Fire crews called after explosion near Crewe school

Residents were evacuated after an explosion close to a school in Crewe tonight (Nov 4).

The blast happened on School Crescent, near Hungerford Primary.

November 4, 2020
Bomb experts ‘explode’ grenade found near Nantwich

Bomb experts ‘explode’ grenade found near Nantwich

Army bomb experts were called in to carry out controlled explosion in Nantwich after a grenade was found.

It’s believed the grenade was unearthed by workers on the new Kingsley housing development in the Henhull area, although police have not confirmed the location.

November 5, 2017
Car fire and explosion rocks Welsh Row in Nantwich

Car fire and explosion rocks Welsh Row in Nantwich

A car which exploded and burst into flames on a Nantwich car park could be suspicious, police said. The fire and blast happened on the rough ground car park on St Anne’s Lane, off Welsh Row.

February 16, 2014
Council probes Nantwich town centre gas blast incident

Council probes Nantwich town centre gas blast incident

Council chiefs are probing a gas blast in Nantwich town centre which left an elderly lady  in hospital, it has emerged. The incident happened when a gas bottle being used on an outdoor barbecue stall on High Street exploded.

April 20, 2012
Explosions near Crewe Station cause travel chaos

Explosions near Crewe Station cause travel chaos

Life is returning to normal on Nantwich Road and Crewe railway station after the dramatic explosions which rocked the area. These exclusive pictures, provided by Nantwich photographer Simon J Newbury, show police sealing off streets, and the deserted station which was evacuated and closed.

September 29, 2011