The huge blast has sparked panic.
The explosion in Liverpool (Image: X)
An electrical substation exploded in Old Swan, Liverpool, this morning, sparking a large emergency response. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was called to a blaze at an electrical substation in the car park of Rock Court Surgery, a doctors and walk-in centre on St Oswalds Street, at around 8.20am.
Large plumes of smoke could be seen from Green Lane and Prescot Road. A fire service spokesperson said crews were alerted at 8.23am and arrived at the site nine minutes later, with three fire engines initially in attendance.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was called to a blaze at an electrical substation in the car park (Image: Liverpool Echo)
The spokesperson added: “Crews arrived to find a substation well alight after an explosion and a fire had spread to a vehicle. Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus are still fighting the fire with two hose reel jets and requested a representative from Scottish Power to attend.
“St Oswalds Street has been closed between Edge Lane and Prescot Road. A 30-metre cordon is in place around the incident and fire crews will move to fully extinguish the fire once the sub-station is isolated.
“A nearby walk-in centre has lost power and has been evacuated. Merseyside Police is in attendance assisting with traffic management.
“A Scottish Power representative is now on scene and assessing the damage, one fire engine currently remains on scene, with a cordon still in place. Please avoid the area while the incident is ongoing.”