23/06/2004

Man dies in explosion at Stevenage bakery

A man has been killed in an explosion at a baker's shop in Stevenage this morning, it has been reported today.

A second man was injured in the blast which occurred at Greggs Bakers, Stevenage, Hertfordshire at around 11.30am. Five women who were working in the shop at the time have been treated for shock.

It is believed that a refrigerator at the rear of the shop unit may have been the source of the explosion.

Police do not suspect that any crime was involved.

(gmcg)

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