A PERSON has been rushed to hospital after a suspected gas explosion.
The public has been warned to avoid the Kylemore Park area in Co Derry.
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One person has been taken to hospital following the suspected gas explosion
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The property appears to have been badly damaged in the suspected blastCredit: Press Eye
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Police and fire crews are at the sceneCredit: Press Eye
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said they received a report of a gas explosion at 11.53am today.
A spokesperson said: “NIAS dispatched one Emergency Crew to the incident. Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken by ambulance to Altnagelvin Hospital.”
Police said they were also at the scene and said they would provide further updates in due course.
“We will continue to support the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service in their investigation,” an officer said.
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The person was treated at the scene before being taken to hospitalCredit: Press Eye
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The emergency services were called shortly before noon todayCredit: Press Eye
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