'APOCALYPTIC' Port Talbot steelworks blasts rock town and injure two as locals report ‘huge explosions’ at Tata plant

Harrowing images show plumes of smoke rising from the steel plant in South Wales

AT least two people have been injured in a series of blasts at a steel plant that rocked the town of Port Talbot this morning.

Emergency crews are in attendance at the Tata steelworks in the South Wales town after reports of deafening explosions.

Locals reported being woken by the mystery blasts - which came at around 3:35am.

South Wales Police said that at least two people have been injured.

A spokeswoman said: "South Wales Police is currently in attendance with emergency service colleagues from fire and rescue and the ambulance service at an incident at Tata Steelworks, Port Talbot.

"We received numerous calls at around 3.35am reporting an explosion.

"At this time we believe there are just two casualties with minor injuries.

"This incident is ongoing at the moment and emergency services are at the scene investigating.

"We are asking people to avoid this area at this time. We will update further as more information is available."

'APOCALYPTIC SCENES'

Local Twitter user Laura Morris wrote: "I hope from whatever has happened at the Steel Works Port Talbot, that everyone is ok. #ApocolypticScenes".

Others reported their homes shaking violently with the force of the explosions.

Twitter user @Buff423 write: "There was just a big explosion from port Talbot steelworks that just shook the house, hoping no one was hurt."

Another resident said: "Huge explosion in Port Talbot just woke me up, the house shook for a good while and I actually thought it was an earthquake again, s**t myself!"

And a fourth wrote: "I swear something just blew up in port Talbot. 3 huge bangs and the pressure blew my bedroom door open."

We're dealing with an incident at our Port Talbot site. "Emergency services assisting our own personnel. Updates to come

Tata Steel

Tata Steel confirmed that an "incident" had taken place at the plant.

A brief statement this morning read: "We're dealing with an incident at our Port Talbot site.

"Emergency services assisting our own personnel. Updates to come."

More than 4,000 people work at the steelworks - which sits at the heart of the local economy.

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