‘Major incident’ declared after ‘huge explosion’ on South Wales industrial estate before ‘fire breaks out’: Roads closed as police scramble to scene of ‘blast’

• Witnesses reportedly said that they heard a ‘massive bang’ which shook houses
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A major incident has been declared in South Wales after a ‘loud explosion’ was heard before a ‘large fire’ broke out on an industrial estate.

Pictures have shown a building consumed by flames, with a column of smoke still visible from afar.

The fire is reported to have broken out in the early evening on Treforest Industrial Estate, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Witnesses told WalesOnline that they heard a ‘massive bang’ which shook houses, with one saying: ‘My house was rattling, must have been a big explosion.’ 

The emergency departments of hospitals in the area are on ‘high alert’ due to the incident and have asked people not to attend A&E ‘unless absolutely necessary’.

Heledd Fychan, Welsh Senedd member for South Wales Central, described images and reports of the incident as ‘hugely concerning’.

She urged people to heed emergency services’ warnings to avoid the area. 

South Wales Police said in a statement online: ‘We are at the scene of a serious incident on Severn Road, Treforest. 

‘The roads around the Industrial Estate are currently closed and are expected to remain as such for some time. Please avoid the area.’

This is a breaking news story, more to follow. 

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