An explosion was reported from TATA Steelworks plant at Port Talbot in United Kingdom, South Wales Police tweeted on Friday.

Two people are injured in the incident and the police are at the spot investigating the matter, the police added.

Police asked the people to avoid the area and wait for updates. Details are awaited.

We can confirm there are no serious injuries and all employees have been accounted for. All fires are now under control.

— Tata Steel in Europe (@TataSteelEurope) April 26, 2019

The website walesonline.co.uk quoted residents as saying that three blasts were heard near the plant

“Dozens of local residents have reported hearing a series of huge bangs coming from the site, with some also giving accounts of seeing a fireball in the moments after the explosions,” the website reported.

A resident wrote on Twitter: “Huge explosions just shook Port Talbot. Seems to be from the works. Hope it’s not as serious as it felt.”

First Published: Apr 26, 2019 09:52 IST