POLICE sealed off part of Palmyra Square, in Warrington town centre, and a number of buildings were evacuated after an explosion blew off a manhole cover.
Fire crews were called to the scene and carried out an investigation below ground. A spokesman said it was believed the blast was caused by an electrical fault.
The area was quickly made safe and the road re-opened.
No-one was hurt in the incident
POLICE sealed off part of Warrington Town Centre after an underground explosion blew off a manhole cover
Underground explosion in town centre
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
