Published 2 years ago

Ireland: Seven dead after explosion at service station in Donegal

Summary by Ground News

Seven people have now been confirmed dead following an explosion at a petrol station in Donegal. A further eight people are being treated in hospital for their injuries as the search by emergency workers of the devastated site on the outskirts of Creeslough continues. A gas leak is thought to be the most likely cause of the blast which destroyed the village's only shop, as well as apartments overhead.

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The Guardian

Death toll in Donegal petrol station blast rises to nine as search continues

At least another eight people injured after devastating explosion on Friday afternoon near Creeslough

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Ireland gas station explosion kills nine

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said it was one of the “darkest of days for Donegal and the entire country.”

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Death toll rises to 9 in blast at gas station in Ireland

The death toll in an explosion at a gas station in a small village in northwest Ireland has risen to nine, police said Saturday, as emergency workers combed piles of rubble for more victims.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Ten people killed in petrol station blast as death toll rises

‘Search and recovery for further fatalities continues,’ police say

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Ireland 'numb' as 10 die in gas station explosion

No more casualties were expected from the explosion at the Applegreen gas station on the outskirts of the village of Creeslough, which police said appeared to be a 'tragic accident.'

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

Irish village 'shocked and numbed' after gas station explosion leaves at least 10 dead

The death toll from a gas station explosion that shattered a small village in northwest Ireland rose to 10 on Saturday, as emergency workers combed through piles of rubble for people who are still missing.

2 years ago·Canada

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