Huge Explosion In Oxford, England, UK, Eyewitness Report

Many people have reported hearing a large explosion near Oxford. Video and images taken from the A34 to the north-west of the city appear to show a bright flash shortly before 20:00 BST. Residents have reported power outages in Witney, Burford, Chipping Norton and Milton-under-Wychwood.

A lightning strike has resulted in a huge gas explosion at an Oxfordshire recycling plant.

Severn Trent Green Power, based near Yarnton, confirmed biogas in a digester tank ignited at about 19:20 BST.

Video and images taken from the A34 to the north-west of Oxford appeared to show a large bright flash.

Residents have reported power outages in Witney, Burford, Chipping Norton and Milton-under-Wychwood.

The recycling plant said it was working with emergency services to secure the site.

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