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A huge explosion erupted at an industrial estate near the M4 on Wednesday night (September 24) with emergency crews racing to the scene.

The serious incident unfolded at the roundwell Industrial Estate on Crompton Road, in Swindon. The immediate area of the industrial estate was evacuated, with a large cordon in place.

Locals claimed they were warned to stay inside amid the explosion, with dramatic images showing huge plumes of smoke billowing from the scene, Bristol Live reports.

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In a statement, Swindon Police said: "We are currently dealing with a serious incident at Groundwell Industrial Estate, Crompton Road.

"An explosion has occurred in one of the industrial units

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