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Gas Leak in Mobile MRI Unit Confirmed as Cause of Kidderminster Hospital Explosion

Emergency response contained the incident, with no injuries reported and hospital services resuming normal operations.

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Overview

  • A gas leak in a mobile MRI unit caused a small explosion in the car park of Kidderminster General Hospital on May 9.
  • No injuries were reported, and the hospital's core services remained operational throughout the incident.
  • A 50-metre safety cordon was implemented, and the Robertson Centre was evacuated as a precautionary measure.
  • Appointments at the Robertson Centre, which houses mental health services, were cancelled and will be rescheduled.
  • The cordon has since been lifted, and all hospital services, including access points, have returned to normal.