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TWO people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard in North-West England, police said.
Cumbria Constabulary said the fire at the nuclear submarine shipyard broke out at about 12:45 a.m. (0045 GMT) on Wednesday and was ongoing.
Police said there was no nuclear risk, but two people were taken to hospital for suspected smoke inhalation.
A statement said: “at this time there were no other casualties and everyone else have been evacuated from the Devonshire Dock Hall and are accounted for.’’
The force advised people living nearby to remain indoors while emergency services respond to the incident and keep doors and windows closed.
The facility is home to Britain’s Astute-class submarines and Dreadnought programme.
BAE Systems has been contacted for comment. (dpa/NAN)
30th October, 2024.
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