A huge explosion has been heard in Durham City Centre with fire crews now rushing to the scene.

It is believed the explosion happened at the new building site at Durham’s old passport office.

Smoke can be seen billowing above the streets in pictures posted to social media.

The full circumstances of the incident are not yet known, but crews are at the Milburngate development in the city.

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