Parcel explosion injures worker

Police confirmed the incident was not suspicious

A postal worker was injured when a package containing a car steering wheel airbag exploded at a Devon post office.

Emergency services were called to the post office in Clyst St Mary near Exeter shortly before 1730 GMT.

The sub postmistress suffered cuts to her face and minor shock and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Mike Howe, one of directors of the joint Londis and Post Office shop, said the car part was an Ebay purchase and exploded as it was being moved.

Police confirmed the incident was not suspicious.

The Royal Mail spokesman said: "As far as we know the small explosion was innocuous."

The woman was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital for treatment but she is not believed to be seriously injured.

Assistant Chief Constable Bob Pennington said: "I would like to thank the public for their patience during this incident.

"Fortunately Explosive Ordinance Disposal officers were able to deal with the package at the scene and things were quickly returned to normal."