TWO seriously injured casualties have been rushed to Hereford County Hospital after an accident at the city's Special Metals Wiggin plant this afternoon.

Emergency services responded to reports of an accident in the plant's foundry at Holmer just after 1pm today (Friday, May 8).

Paramedics and a MARS emergency doctor worked on the two casualties at the scene, both have since been rushed to hospital. The injuries are said to be serious.

A strong police presence is on the site.

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