VIDEO: Two in hospital after Cork gas blast

Emergency services are responding to what is believed to have been an explosion in the County Cork village of Ballinspittle.

VIDEO: Two in hospital after Cork gas blast

Emergency services are responding to what is believed to have been an explosion in the County Cork village of Ballinspittle.

The incident is thought to have happened at Diva Boutique Bakery Cafe & Deli in the village.

It is reported that a gas cylinder was being changed when the explosion occurred, followed by a small fire.

The fire was quickly brought under control, however two men - one in his 50s and another in his 30s - are thought to have received burn injuries.

They have been brought to Cork University Hospital and their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The village has been sealed off and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

UPDATE 4.35PM:

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

McEntee: Group using arson to 'sow division and fear' in communities Four arrests in connection with fire at hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
Military accident Two further deaths on Irish roads after collisions in Roscommon and Dublin
Russian invasion of Ukraine Demand for State-provided beds to Ukrainians decreasing
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited