On Monday evening, residents of Oxford, UK, were surprised to see a glowing light in the middle of the darkness.
According to witness statements to various media, there was a huge fireball that resembled pulsating air.
Hours later it was confirmed to be an explosion at Severn Trent Green power station in Cassington, north of the city.
“🇬🇧 Huge explosion near Oxford – Great Britain.” pic.twitter.com/sGlWLcrah0
— Federico Alves, Econ. (@federicoalves) October 2, 2023
The Met Office had issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in Oxfordshire. The company said lightning caused a biogas tank to explode and no injuries were reported.
No one appears to have been injured, but emergency services are on the scene.
As a result, the A40 between Wolvercote and Eynsham is closed.
To ensure public safety, residents are asked to stay at home, close windows and doors and not be on site.
— TVP_WestOxon (@TVP_WestOxon) October 2, 2023
There was a power outage for several minutes, affecting Witney, Burford, Chipping Norton and Milton-under-Wychwood, the BBC said.
“To ensure public safety, residents are asked to stay home, close doors and windows and avoid visiting the site,” officials said. (JO)
Source: Eluniverso
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