Dramatic footage shows 180ft chimney at Rugeley Power Station being demolished in controlled explosion
Dramatic footage shows 180ft chimney at Rugeley Power Station being demolished in controlled explosion

Dozens of spectators gathered to watch the dramatic moment a 183-metre (600ft) tall iconic power station chimney was demolished in a controlled explosion.

The imposing concrete tower at Rugeley Power Station collapsed in just four seconds in a cloud of dust at 8am today (Sun).

Between 50 and 100 residents gathered on a nearby hillside to watch the spectacle unfold despite police warning people to avoid travelling to the area during lockdown.This video was filmed 25th January 2021.