Emergency services, including the bomb squad, have descended on warehouses in Northampton after workers were evacuated from DHL facilities. Multiple crews responded to the incident at the Brackmills site on Gowerton Road.
Incident Details
Workers at both the DHL Supply Chain and DHL warehouses were ordered to evacuate mid-shift around 8 a.m. Police sealed off the area just before 10 a.m., with a significant presence on site alongside Northants Fire and Rescue.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team arrived shortly after the lockdown. Images from the scene show cordons in place and emergency vehicles stationed nearby.
Timeline of Events
- Around 8 a.m.: Evacuation begins at DHL Supply Chain and DHL warehouses on Gowerton Road.
- Just before 10 a.m.: Police seal off the warehouse.
- Shortly after: EOD team reaches the scene.
Eyewitness Accounts
An eyewitness described how police swiftly cordoned off the warehouse just before 10 a.m. A DHL worker stated, “We got evacuated and it is forbidden to go back. Waiting on the bomb squad.”
Emergency Response
A large police cordon remains in place, supported by fire and rescue crews. The incident unfolded on Wednesday morning, prompting a full evacuation of the affected premises.
