London
20 March 2012 Last updated at 14:25 GMT
Seven people have been injured in an explosion in the basement of a police station in south London.
About 50 firefighters are tackling a resultant blaze, which began at about 11:20 GMT at Croydon police station,.Five people were taken to hospital, one of them said to be in a serious condition.
A police spokesman said the cause of the blast was unknown but said it was a "non-terrorist" incident.
At least some of those injured are understood to be builders carrying out work at the premises.
'Fully operational' Cordons are in place around the building, on Park Lane.
The spokesman said the borough remains "fully operational" for police, adding: "There has not been any disruption to service."
The force was unable to specify what building work has been taking place.
Health and safety investigators have been called in to investigate.
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