HSE investigates quarry blast safety protocols

Regulators are probing the circumstances surrounding an explosion at Taff’s Well Quarry that occurred during a scheduled detonation in a development zone. The incident, which took place in late July 2026, is currently under review to determine the root cause and whether safety procedures were breached.

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