Shop workers described hearing a 'loud bang' when a pavement 'exploded' in a Manchester retail park today. Emergency services were called to the blast in White City Retail Park in Old Trafford this afternoon.
Police cordoned off Powerhouse Fitness following the incident outside the gym which sparked a small fire at 1.40pm. About 25 properties suffered a power cut due to a fault with an underground electric cable, a spokesperson from Electricity North West said.
Staff who worked near the shopping park in Chester Road, close to Old Trafford football stadium, said they heard a 'loud bang' and saw a cloud of smoke billow from the pavement.
