Emergency services were called to an address in on Thursday, March 5, after reports of an explosion and members of the public have been asked to avoid the area
A woman in her 40s has died after reports of an explosion near north-west Wiltshire.
Emergency services were called to an address in Chippenham on Thursday, March 5 after reports of an explosion. South Western Ambulance Service, Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and officers from Wiltshire Police all attended the incident.
Cordons were put in place and police have asked members of the public avoided the area as work was carried out at the scene, Bristol Live reported.
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“We can confirm that a woman has sadly died following an incident at an address in Chippenham this afternoon [Thursday, March 3],” A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said.
“Along with the fire service and ambulance colleagues, we attended an address in Orchard Crescent at approximately 3.20pm today following a report of an explosion.
“Sadly, a woman in her 40s died at the scene.”
Wiltshire Police do not believe there were any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
Two crews from Chippenham attended, but no action was required, and they left the scene.
Fire investigators are supporting the ongoing police enquiries.
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