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Explosion at Gateshead gasworks

Title
Explosion at Gateshead gasworks
Genre
News report; Interview; Press conference; Vox pop
TX Date
9 Jun 1993
Year of production
1993
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Duration
00:03:12
Description
Report on an explosion at a Gateshead, Tyne and Wear gasworks, thought to be deliberate sabotage. Northumberland Chief Superintendent Barry Stewart explains events and appeals to the public for information. Also includes vox pop of local residents on what they saw, over 400 had to be evacuated. And British Gas Regional Chairman James Marish(?) telling people living near gasworks not to worry. James Shaw reports. For Drivetime show.
Contributors
James Shaw; Barry Stewart; James Marish(?)
Keywords
Terrorism; IRA; Explosions; Gas explosions; Criminal investigation; Drivetime (radio programme); Gateshead; Tyne and Wear; Gasworks; Residential buildings

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