Emergency services are at the scene of an explosion at an Apple Green petrol station in the Creeslough area of Co Donegal. It’s understood that several people are believed to have been seriously injured and several ambulances are at the scene.
A witness at the scene also reported that a helicopter responded to the blast.
Locals say they heard an enormous explosion that has destroyed the shop and apartment complex of the building. A large numer of ambulances, fire brigades and gardai are at the scene.
The condition of those injured is not known at this time, but emergency services say that it’s very serious.
Gardaí are asking all road users wishing to travel to Creeslough to consider alternative routes.
This story is developing.
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