November 08, 2006 11:15am
Article from: AAP

MORE than 150 people have been evacuated after an explosion at a NSW power station.

A large transformer exploded at Vales Point Power Station at Mannering Park near Newcastle about 10.25am (AEDT), authorities said.

Another transformer was under threat, NSW Fire Brigades spokesman Phil Turnball said.

"We're standing by waiting until the energy company can shut down the power until we can go in," Mr Turnball said.

"We can't get close to it."

He said fire fighters were cleaning up oil leaking from the power station.

There were no reports of any injuries.
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