Essex industrial blast rattles Rettendon, countywide
A large industrial unit fire on Southend Road between East Hanningfield and Rettendon caused enormous explosions and a massive smoke plume visible across south Essex, with residents reporting their homes shaking and windows rattling miles away. Fire authorities urged nearby residents to stay clear, close windows and doors, and await updates as investigators determine the cause.
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About North Circular Road
The North Circular Road, is a 25.7-mile-long (41.4 km) ring road around the northern half of inner London. Although it is now a single continuous road, it was formed from component sections, some of which are named North Circular Road while others retain their separate names, e.g. Gunnersbury Avenue, Hanger Lane. The term "North Circular" is used as a more accurate synonym for A406, including for route planning purposes. The road runs from Chiswick in the west to North Woolwich in the east via suburban north London, connecting various suburbs and other trunk roads in the region.
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- 1930