Two men killed in explosion at Norfolk factory

Two men who were killed in an explosion at a Norfolk warehouse have been named by police.

Daniel Timbers, 29, and Barry Joy, 56 - both employees at digger bucket manufacturer Harford Attachments - were killed in the blast at the company's industrial unit in Spar Road, Norwich on Monday morning.

Timbers' family described him as a "loving son, brother, grandson, partner and father," adding: "We are all devastated by this tragic loss."

Joy's family said: "The tragic incident yesterday has left us all shocked at the death of someone very dear to us and there are no words that can even begin to describe how we feel at this time."

They also described Joy as a "loving family man", "devoted" father of two and a "loyal friend who would bright the day of anybody who he would meet".

Detailed inquiries into the cause of the blast began today but are expected to take some time, Norfolk Police said.

Investigations are continuing into exactly what caused an explosion at an industrial estate in Norwich.

Detective Superintendent Dave Marshall of Norfolk Police said two men, one in his 20s and one in his 50s, were pronounced dead at the scene.

It is thought both men were employees of Harford Engineering and were the only people in the area where the incident happened just after 9am.

Next of kin are currently being informed of the deaths.

Witnesses of the aftermath of an explosion which killed two men in Norwich have said the smoke was so thick you could not see through it.

Ashley Cashfield, who works at a plastic supply firm on the estate, told ITV News Anglia there were "lots of people running around" as he drove into work.

"You could see the panic in people's eyes. Obviously something serious had happened."

Prince William - who started work with the East Anglian Air Ambulance today - was not among crew members who attended an explosion at an industrial estate in Norwich.

Two people have died in an explosion at a manufacturing firm in Norfolk.

Police said one of the men is aged in his 50s while the other is believed to be in his 20s.

Both are thought to work at the premises involved and died as the result of the incident shortly after 9am. No one else required medical attention.

A "number of casualties" are being treated following a suspected explosion at an industrial estate in Norwich.

A spokesperson for Norfolk Fire Service said firefighters responded to reports of an explosion on Spar Road at 9.20am.

There are believed to be a number of casualties although the severity of their injuries has not been confirmed.