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Fire, blast reported in southeast England school

Xinhua, March 13, 2015 Adjust font size:

An explosion and fire were reported in a school in Surrey, southeastern England on Friday, local media reported.

The BBC reported the accident occurred in a school in Weybridge, Surrey. Local firefighters rushed to Thames Street after received reports of the blast. Social media users said black clouds were seen from St George's Primary School.

It was reported that students and staff are believed to be safe, and parents are asked to collect their children by foot as nearby roads have been closed. Endit