Worker suffers horror burns in factory blast
A MAN suffered serious burns after an explosion at a Manchester factory yesterday.
Fire crews were called to Multiblend Chemicals Ltd on Oldham Road, Newton Heath, at 10.30am.
The injured man received burns to his upper body and was taken to Wythenshawe Hospital.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire Service said although there was an explosion involving chemicals there was no fire.
A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the works at 10.20am.
As well as paramedics, Hazardous Area Response Teams – equipped with specialist protective clothing – were also dispatched.
She confirmed there were two casualties.
One was taken to Wythenshawe with ‘major trauma’ due to burns and a second who suffered an eye injury was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary.
In a statement Greater Manchester Fire Service said: “We were called at 10.23am to a chemical explosion at a commercial property in Oldham Road, Manchester.
“Two crews from Manchester Central and one from Blackley attended the scene and a cordon was put in place.
“Police and the ambulance service also attended the scene. On inspection, crews found no fire as a result of the explosion. One man suffered burns to his hands, face and body and was treated by paramedics before being taken to Wythenshawe Hospital by North West Ambulance Service. “Another man was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary to be treated for eye problems. “Fire crews left the scene again shortly after noon.” Police said: “Shortly before 10:40pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, police received a report from the ambulance service that a man had suffered serious chemical burns in a work accident at a premises on Oldham Road in Newton Heath. “The man has been taken to hospital for treatment. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive is underway.” The M.E.N. is trying to contact Multiblend for a comment. Ambulance spokesman