CLIFTON -- A series of explosions at a welding factory has forced the closure of Route 46 in both directions, according to Clifton Police.

At least two explosions went off at the AGL Welding Supply at 600 Route 46 Friday morning, Detective Sgt. Robert Bracken said.

Route 46 in was shut down at Paulson Avenue in Clifton after a reported series of explosions at the AGL welding factory Friday morning.

"We're still trying to contain the scene right now," he said.

Bracken could not comment on any reports of injury, but said firefighters are on scene actively working to put out the fire.

Route 46 is closed down in both directions from Paulson Avenue. There are also significant delays in the area of Exit 147 on the Garden State Parkway.

Scheduled NJ Transit trains into Clifton have been halted, the agency said.

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