Two women have been rushed to hospital after an ‘explosion’ in a popular beautify spot.
Police are investigating and cordon is currently in place in Central Forest Park in Stoke-on-Trent following the incident.
Calls were made to emergency services at 12.50pm to reports of a fire with West Midlands Ambulance Service responding.
On arrival, Two women required hospital treatment after an item exploded in a tent.
Police confirmed that an aerosol can had exploded in the tent, but did not confirm if the woman had been inside or outside the tent at the time.
Although the women were rushed to hospital, police believe that their injuries are not “life changing or life threatening at this time.”
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a fire in Stoke-on-Trent. We were called by colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service to an area near Central Forest Park.
“Officers went to the scene following a report that an aerosol can had exploded inside a tent. Colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended. Two women were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life changing or life threatening at this time.”
Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident. They should call the police on 101, quoting incident number 333 of 7 November, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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