Mold: Flames shoot skyward during chemical plant fire

Flames could be seen shooting skyward after an explosion at a chemical factory in north Wales.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a fire in the production area of the Synthite plant on Denbigh Road, Mold, Flintshire, at about about 14:05 BST.

About 20 workers and contractors were evacuated to a police cordon in the town.

It is thought one man was injured and taken to hospital.