British police are investigating an explosion that killed five men inside an industrial estate unit yesterday.
A sixth man was taken to hospital suffering from severe burns following the blast at the Broadfield Lane industrial estate in Boston, Lincolnshire, yesterday evening.
Police would not confirm reports that the explosion occurred because of illegal alcohol brewing.
Teams of emergency workers were alerted shortly before 7.30pm after several 999 calls from members of the public.
Steve Moore, area manager from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "When the first crews attended they were faced with a really serious fire and a casualty who was outside the building suffering from burns."
“The incoming crew then started to fight the fire, it was a really hot, intense fire.” The officer said the fierce flames set alight a car outside the unit and also buckled its roller shutters, meaning crews were forced to use hydraulic equipment to cut their way into the block.
Police last night confirmed that five men had been killed in the explosion. The sixth man was taken to hospital, suffering from serious injuries.
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