A loud bang was heard in Aylesbury this lunchtime (9/9/24), with reports on social media of houses shaking. Police have confirmed it was due to a small explosion.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson told Bucks Radio: “We received a report of a fire along Wendover Road, near the gyratory, Aylesbury at around 12.05pm this afternoon (9/9).
“A gas canister caught fire which caused an explosion.
“Road closures were put in place, but the road has now reopened. Fortunately, no one was injured.”
Residents and motorists in the area reported hearing the bang, with Tom Davenport, who was passing by at the time, capturing the pictures below:





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