Breaking news: Explosions heard at Shoreham power station

Explosions have been heard at Shoreham power station this afternoon (Sunday, January 24).
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jan 2016, 13:49 BST
Updated 24th Jan 2016, 13:54 BST

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Shoreham power station. Photo by @Adeptus (Twitter) SUS-160124-134330001Shoreham power station. Photo by @Adeptus (Twitter) SUS-160124-134330001
Shoreham power station. Photo by @Adeptus (Twitter) SUS-160124-134330001

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are on their way to the power station after several reports of explosions in one of the transformers.

@Adeptus on Twitter said there was a loud boom which shook the house and all the electricity went out.

Updates to follow.

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