Police investigation launched into gas explosion at city centre bar in Chester
Police have confirmed they are investigating a gas explosion at a bar in Chester city centre last night . An explosion happened at a Turtle Bay bar in Chester Market just after 6.30pm with three people working as contractors at the time taken to hospital with severe burns.
A Cheshire Police spokesperson said: "We are undertaking a full investigation at the scene alongside the Health and Safety Executive."An eyewitness told CheshireLive how they saw someone running from the scene and feeling a 'shockwave' as they were in the adjacent Zizzi's at the time. They said: "It was like a shockwave. I didn't hear an explosion like you might see in films. It was like you could sense it. I got the feeling that something was over-pressurizing.
"It was only six feet away - if it was any bigger then it could have come through the window of Zizzi. I saw a man running from the falling debris and could see he had severe burns. My thoughts are with all those who have been injured." "We’ve carried out a thorough check of the gas mains and service pipes in the area. I can confirm they are sound and did not cause or contribute to this incident.
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