Man injured after car explosion at Barrow car park

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 10:30 · Archive

A man was taken to hospital after a car exploded at Hollywood Park in Barrow on Wednesday evening.

A man was taken to hospital after a car exploded at Hollywood Park in Barrow at 8.17pm on Wednesday. Emergency services including police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene following reports of a vehicle explosion.

A cordon was set up around cars near the McDonald's branch at the location. Images from the scene showed police vans, an ambulance and a fire engine present.

The injured man's condition has not been disclosed by the emergency services or authorities. No further details about the cause of the explosion or the man's injuries have been provided.

How it is being reported

• Man injured after car explodes near town branch of McDonald'sA man was taken to hospital after a car exploded at Hollywood Park in Barrow. Police, firefighters and paramedics attended, with a cordon set up.Whitehaven News · 15 Oct, 10:03
• Man injured after car explodes near town branch of McDonald'sA man was taken to hospital after a car exploded at Hollywood Park in Barrow. Police, firefighters and paramedics attended, with a cordon set up.Cumberland News · 15 Oct, 10:03
• Man injured after car explodes at Hollywood ParkA man has been taken to hospital after a car exploded.NW Evening Mail · 15 Oct, 09:15

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