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Several people have been trapped under the wreckage caused by a massive explosion at a petrol station in Ireland. A number of units from the National Ambulance Service are attending the scene.
Other emergency services have also arrived to help those trapped in the wreckage.
The Irish Coast Guard’s Rescue 118 helicopter is providing assistance for the rescue operation.
The explosion at the Applegreen service station in Donegal occurred at around 3pm today.
Road users in the area have been asked to consider alternative routes.
“Multiple injured people” require immediate attention following the explosion, according to Letterkenny University Hospital.
The hospital has moved to major emergency standby in order to deal with the incident.
It said in a statement: “We are appealing to the public not to come to the Emergency Department unless it is an emergency.
“Please contact your GP or NowDoc service in the first instance. NowDoc has increased staffing this evening to help deal with any additional demands.”
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