Police are searching for four people who were spotted walking into the quarry at Elm Cross Yard, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire shortly before a fire erupted at the scene
A huge search is underway after four people ventured into an abandoned mine shortly before a fire broke out.
A mine rescue team said: “Last night, we assisted our fire service colleagues in dealing with a serious incident in a mine off Frome Road in Bradford on Avon.
“Four people were seen entering the mine at 5.30pm and two hours later smoke was reported to be coming out of it.
“The four individuals were unaccounted for and a significant amount of resources were deployed as there were concerns for their safety.”
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