Celsa Steel: Two people die in Cardiff steelworks blast

Summary

Two people die in blast at Celsa Steel UK in Cardiff
Five people injured
Four of the casualties treated at University Hospital of Wales
Health and Safety Executive assisting police with investigation
Emergency services were called at 10:30 GMT on Wednesday

Live Reporting

'Urgent question'published at 13:38
Lib Dem AM to question first minister on explosion
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Nursery children's 'concern'published at 13:37
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'Two unaccounted for'published at 13:33
Police say two people missing
South Wales Police has said the fire at the steelworks has been extinguished and a "multi-agency operation" is ongoing to locate two people currently unaccounted for.
A spokesman said: "Five people were injured. Of these, one was treated and discharged at scene and four were taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff."
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'Like a car bomb'published at 13:30
People had 'burning in back of throats'
Lee Canning, director at a delivery firm on East Moors Road, near the Celsa site, said he heard an explosion at 10:40 GMT.
He said: "It sounded like a car bomb, to be honest with you.
"It gave all premises a bit of a shake. Other than that it was fine.
"A few of our staff were out in Butetown, and they reported a burning sensation in the back of their throat."
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Emergency services arrivingpublished at 13:21
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Four in hospitalpublished at 13:17
Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales said four people were being treated after being injured in the steelworks incident and no further casualties are expected.
Ambulance crews in attendancepublished at 13:15
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Smoke was 'billowing'published at 13:11
BBC Wales' Natalie Crockett speaks to witnesses
A woman, who works on the industrial site but did not want to be named, said she heard the explosion.
"I came out and could see the smoke, it was billowing from the building.
"I know a lot of people who work there. It's not nice seeing ambulances coming out.
"Everybody just came out of the building after the explosion and was like, 'oh my God'."
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Firefighters arrivepublished at 13:08
More fire engines have arrived at the scene. There are believed to be more than 20 at the steelworks.
'Supporting police'published at 13:07
HSE issues statement
The Health and Safety Executive said it has been made aware of the incident and an inspector is at the scene supporting police with inquiries.
'Ground shook'published at 13:06
BBC Wales' Natalie Crockett speaks to witnesses
Alan Cummins, a truck driver from Yorkshire, said: "I just pulled up went for a cup of tea and then I heard a bang.
"All the ground shook and the smoke came across the road. They stopped us going in. Police, ambulances and fire engines - the lot - started arriving."
Celsa: Facts and figurespublished at 13:02
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Welsh secretary tells MPs of 'explosion'published at 13:01
Stephen Crabb reports steelworks incident to Commons
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'Very worrying'published at 12:58
Quote Message
It's very worrying to learn of a serious explosion at Tremorfa Steelworks today. I visited the site just two weeks ago and was very grateful for the warmth of the welcome from workers. My thoughts are first and foremost with everyone involved and I would urge the public to heed the health board's advice and not present at the A&E unit in the Heath unless absolutely necessary.
Andrew RT Davies, Leader of Welsh Conservatives
'Concerned'published at 12:57
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My thoughts are with the workers and families affected, along with the emergency services as they go about their work. Celsa is an important employer in Cardiff, and I know that hundreds of families will be concerned at today's news.
Leanne Wood, Plaid Cymru leader
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Footage of ambulance leaving Celsa sitepublished at 12:56
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More emergency vehicles arrivingpublished at 12:52
BBC Wales' Natalie Crockett at the scene
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Inside Celsa plantpublished at 12:45
BBC footage shows inside the steelworks earlier this year
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'Building shook'published at 12:44
Air ambulance landspublished at 12:44
The Great Western Air Ambulance has landed at the nearby Willows High School.