The latest explosive demolition at the former Tilbury Power Station has now taken place.

The controlled demolition was the 13th such explosion to be carried out at the Thames-side power plant.

The explosion brought down the coal bunkers for units 7 and 8.

The structures are predominantly constructed of steel and are approximately 100m long, 19.5m wide and 60m high.

To protect everyone on site and in the local area an exclusion zone was in place before, during and immediately after the explosion which happened at 9am.

The exclusion zone is well within the power station boundary fence and there was no public access to the area or impact on the road network in Essex.

Demolition of this section of the power station was low impact, although the explosion and collapse was be heard off site this side of the river and as far as Strood.

The other main structures, including boiler house 7 and 8, are scheduled for explosive demolition during next year.

In August, steel structures were brought down simultaneously at the former power station.

The complete demolition of the site is expected later next year.