Explosion sound heard in north end of Welland

Niagara police say a loud explosion sound that was heard in the north end of Welland Wednesday was part of a police training exercise.

Around 3:30 p.m., members of the Niagara Regional Police Service Explosive Disposal Unit and Emergency Task Unit were conducting a training exercise on the grounds of the former Welland Soccer Club near Rice Rd. and Quaker Rd.

Police spokesperson Const. Phil Gavin said in a news release that an element of the training was the planned detonation of an explosive device. “Upon the detonation, a loud concussion sound and energy wave was heard and felt in area,” said Gavin.

Police say at no time were members of the public in any danger.