Five dead in massive Lincolnshire explosion
Police are investigating the cause of an explosion that killed five men inside an industrial estate in Lincolnshire amid reports that the unit was an illegal vodka distillery.
A sixth man was taken to hospital suffering from severe burns following the blast at the Broadfield Lane industrial estate in Boston, Lincolnshire, on Wednesday evening.
Police would not confirm reports that the explosion occurred because of illegal alcohol distilling.
A Lincolnshire Police spokeswoman said: “There has been all sorts of rumours along those lines. It is far too early for us to speculate.
“The forensic team is working through the night.”
Teams of emergency workers were called to the 30ft by 15ft unit after several 999 calls from members of the public.
Steve Moore, area manager from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “When the first crews attended they were faced with a really serious fire and a casualty who was outside the building suffering from burns.
“Their initial reaction was to treat the casualty.
“The incoming crew then started to fight the fire, it was a really hot, intense fire.”
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