'It frightened the life out of me': Loud 'explosion' heard in Staffordshire town that sounded like a 'bomb'

A loud “explosion” was heard in the Rugeley area in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 31 May).

It has been reported that the sound was heard at around 4am.

Chase TV Community News posted on Facebook: “We've had two reports that there was an explosion in the Rugeley area at approx 4am this morning.

“Was it fireworks or something else?”.

One user commented on the post saying that it sounded like a “bomb”.

The user said: “Bang on 4am never heard anything like it. A bomb came to mind”.

Another user added: “If that was a firework, then it was the loudest one I've ever heard! It frightened the life out of me.”

It is not clear at the moment what caused the loud sound.

The Express & Star has contacted Staffordshire Police and fire service for more information.