At least four people are trapped after an explosion at Cheshire flour mill

At least four people are thought to be trapped in a flour mill in Cheshire, after an explosion and fire broke out at the site.

Cheshire police have said a major incident has been declared and have warned residents to shut their windows and doors due to smoke from the Wood Flour Mills, near Bosley.

A spokesperson from Cheshire East council told ITV that there were “multiple casualties” and “reports up to five people are trapped in the building, which is on fire.”

10 fire engines from Cheshire Fire and Emergency services and an air ambulance are attending the scene, ITV said.