Police seek workers from Cleat Hill explosion site
Following the explosion, 50 homes were evacuated in the immediate area.Some of those residents stayed in a hotel paid for by the local council, which also provided food vouchers.Det Insp James Day from Bedfordshire Police said: "If you were a worker on the building site and we haven't already spoken to you, or know of anyone who was working there, please get in touch with us. "You may have information that could assist our investigation."
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