Fire brigade called out after reports of ‘huge bang’ on Corby estate

Firefighters were called to Wharfedale Road in Corby this afternoon (Saturday, March 30) after reports of a car ‘exploding’.
By Kate Cronin
Published 30th Mar 2019, 16:57 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2019, 17:21 BST
A plume of black smoke could be seen from some distance. Photo courtesy of Alfie from Northants 999 Videos.A plume of black smoke could be seen from some distance. Photo courtesy of Alfie from Northants 999 Videos.
A plume of black smoke could be seen from some distance. Photo courtesy of Alfie from Northants 999 Videos.

A casualty was treated following the car fire in the residential street off Welland Vale Road.

Two fire applicances from Corby, an ambulance and police officers were called out at 4.31pm. Local people reported hearing a ‘huge bang’ and saw smoke billowing from the street.

The extent of the casualty’s injuries is unknown.

Related topics:Corby