Dramatic pictures show the tower at Hinkley Point C appear to collapse, causing a massive dust cloud. A probe is underway to find out what happened at the nuclear site in Bridgwater

Shocking pictures show a huge dust cloud which was released after a silo at Hinkley Point C nuclear plant appeared to collapse this morning.about:blank

The 35-metre tower, weighing around 5,000 tonnes, suffered “structural damage” at around 7.30am, when onlookers claimed to have heard what sounded like an explosion.null

The plant – which is still under construction and is set to be completed in 2025 – is based near Bridgwater in Somerset.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang at around 7.30am, but energy supplier EDF has denied that a blast occurred, Somerset Live reports.

In a statement the company said no one had been hurt.