Fire crews were called to a Basildon school today after a suspected gas explosion.

They went to Elmbrook Special School, in Church Road, at about 9.15am.

Police, paramedics and gas engineers were also called to the scene.

A spokesman for Essex County Fire and Rescue said everyone was safe and added: "Two crews were called to fight what is believed to be a small to moderate size fire."

Published Friday November 1, 2002

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