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Bicester explosion leaves cars and garages destroyed
Loud bangs from the explosions were heard by eye witnesses in Blenheim Drive, Bicester on Friday evening, June 26.
Pictures from the garages, at the back of homes and taped off by police and the fire service, shows garage doors blown off and cars destroyed,.
One Hyundai hatchback can be seen with its windows smashed through, bodywork badly damaged and what appears to be fire or smoke damage.
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Explosion aftermath at Blenheim Drive, Bicester. (Image: Anton Ayres)
An eye witness said: “You could hear loud bangs and things popping and you can see the smoke from the houses who live right near it.”
He described it as a “major incident” when the fire broke out in one of the garages. At least four fire engines were called to help put out the flames.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for further information.