RESIDENTS EVACUATED OVERNIGHT AFTER ANOTHER EXPLOSION IN ORDSALL TORE A HOLE IN A CAR ROOF

Residents on Crowther Avenue in Ordsall were awoken by an explosion just after 11:30pm on Monday 30th Dec.

The bomb squad was called in after an explosion tore a hole in the roof of a grey car, not far from the scene of another explosion on Robert Hall Street earlier this month in which police say an industrial firework was involved.

GMP have not yet disclosed the cause of the explosion but residents in 20 homes within the immediate vicinity were evacuated to a nearby hotel as a precaution but have since returned to their houses. No injuries have been reported.

A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said,

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"Shortly after 11pm on Monday, December 30, 2019, police were called to reports of a car explosion on Crowther Avenue in Salford.

“Officers attended and a cordon was put in place as enquiries were carried out. Approximately 10 to 20 houses were evacuated as a precaution, however all occupants have now returned to their houses.

“Police are keen to stress that it is believed there is no further threat to the wider public.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”

 

A Fire Service spokesperson said,

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We were called at 11.08pm on December 30. Crews were called to a car fire on Crowther Avenue, in Ordsall.

“One pump from Salford attended. Officers were at the scene for approximately three hours.”

 

Police sniffer dogs were deployed to help with searches and the bomb squad carried out a thorough check of the vehicle.

A cordon was put in place blocking the road in and out of the area but has now since been removed.

The force has now launched an investigation into what caused the explosion.

If you can help police with their investigation please contact them via 101.