An explosion at The Lambing Shed Farm Shop & Kitchen, located at Moseley Hall Farm, Cheshire just after 1pm on Saturday February 21 sparked a huge emergency service response
Five people have been rushed to hospital following a huge gas explosion at a UK farm.
Police, firefighters and ambulance crews were called to an incident at The Lambing Shed Farm Shop & Kitchen, located at Moseley Hall Farm, Cheshire just after 1pm on Saturday February 21. The shop confirmed the incident occured during a charity event fundraising for the North West Air Ambulance Charity.
While the cause of the explosion is not yet known it did involved a food truck, farm bosses confirmed.
The five people, whose ages are unknown, were taken to hospital as a precaution. Their injuries are not thought to be life changing or life threatening. The shop workers said they was “extremely grateful” to the emergency responders who attended.
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A spokesperson for Cheshire Constabulary said: “At around 1pm today (Saturday, February 21), officers were notified by colleagues from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service of an incident at Moseley Hall Farm, Knutsford.
“Officers swiftly attended the scene and found that a gas canister on the site had ignited and subsequently exploded. Five people sustained minor injuries and have been treated at the scene by attending paramedic teams.
“They have since been taken to hospital as a precaution. Their injuries are not thought to be life changing or life threatening. Whilst enquiries are underway to fully establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, it is not being treated as suspicious. Colleagues from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service remain on scene”
The shop said on Facebook: “Today, during the charity event an incident occurred involving our food truck. Emergency services responded immediately, and four members of our team were injured. They are currently receiving medical care and are being supported by their families. We are extremely grateful to the emergency responders for their swift and professional assistance.
“As a result of today’s incident, we have made the decision to cancel tomorrow’s event and close the cafe and farm shop. This has not been an easy decision, but our priority right now is the wellbeing of our team. If you were due to attend tomorrow and require a refund, please contact Helen at [email protected] and we will respond as soon as possible.
“Our thoughts are with our injured colleagues and everyone affected. We are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities as they look into what happened and will share further updates when appropriate. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”
In a statement published earlier today, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters are currently in attendance at a fire involving a gas cylinder in Knutsford. The fire is out, and casualties are being assessed. Police and paramedics are also in attendance.”
In a further update published at 3.33pm, the fire service said: “Casualties have been transported to hospital following initial care from paramedics on scene. Any further details will be updated in the morning.”
