A camper van explosion in Crewe sent thick black smoke billowing over the town centre this afternoon, with plumes visible above Alexandra's Mornflake Stadium.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud bang before the vehicle caught fire. One witness said: 'A van has exploded in Crewe. My brother is at the same and can see the smoke.' Another added: 'There was a big bang and a camper van was on fire. I think it has been put out now.'
The smoke rose over Gresty Road, where Crewe Alexandra were playing Harrogate Town at the time. Emergency services attended the scene, and the fire is believed to have been extinguished.
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No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
