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Roads closed near Buxton after hazardous photography chemicals found in home
Overview
Several roads remain closed near Buxton in north Derbyshire after hazardous chemicals related to photography were discovered during a house clearance. The items were found at the home of a person who died in non-suspicious circumstances. Derbyshire Police and the Army's explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team attended the scene, and the chemicals are scheduled to be destroyed via a controlled explosion.
Key points
- Roads closed include Manchester Road between Buxton and Whaley Bridge, the A5004 Long Hill, Old Road, and the access route from Elnor Lane.
- The hazardous chemicals were discovered during a house clearance following the non-suspicious death of the property owner.
- Police confirmed the substances are related to photography and pose no ongoing risk to the public.
- The Army's explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team is removing the chemicals to destroy them via a controlled explosion.