One unaccounted for after industrial estate ‘explosion’

Firefighters continue to battle with a significant fire at an industrial estate in south Wales, with one individual still unaccounted for. 

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is actively addressing the fire in various sections of Pontypridd. Although the police reported no serious injuries, the local MP mentioned the presence of “walking wounded.” 

Social media images show a building engulfed in flames and smoke at Treforest Industrial Estate. 

Following a massive explosion at 19:00 GMT, at least one building was obliterated, prompting the declaration of a “major incident” for several hours.

The fire service noted the imminent collapse risk of a two-storey building and deployed seven pumps and an incident command unit. 

Roads in the vicinity remain closed, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.