Blasts 'seem like accident'

2005-12-11 11:04

London - Police have no evidence to suggest that massive explosions at a fuel depot near one of London's airports on Sunday were "caused by anything other than an accident," a police spokesperson said.

"There's nothing to suggest at this stage this is anything other than an accident, although we're keeping an open mind," a spokesperson with Hertfordshire police told AFP.

Police said there had been two or three explosions at the Buncefield oil depot in Hertfordshire, northwest of London, about 20km from Luton airport, just before 6:00.

"Contrary to rumours circulating, there is nothing to suggest that a plane is involved in this incident," she added.

"At this stage we're unaware of any casualties. I can't confirm any casualties," the spokesperson said.

- AFP