A large explosion at the Oxford University Chemistry Department on Friday has hospitalised two students.
The incident caused “significant damage”, with the police closing off Mansfield Road at around 3.30pm on Friday, and the fire brigade called in to deal with the incident.
Many people were gathered behind the police blockades, yet at the time the police appeared unwilling to give any comment.
A spokesperson for the University of Oxford has stated however that, whilst the fire brigade were called, “the building was reoccupied and there was no risk to the public and no indication of criminal activity”.
The Chemistry Department reported that a full investigation into the causes of the explosion is now underway, but it appears that much information is currently being withheld due to the fact that the two Chemistry PhD students remain in hospital.
Thames Valley Police have provided no statement on the incident, and the results of the ongoing investigation are currently being awaited.
