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Woman injured in suspected gas explosion in Wexford town

Woman injured in suspected gas explosion in Wexford town

A woman's been injured following a suspected gas explosion in Wexford Town.

It happened around 9am this morning in a food preparation area at a retail premises on the Quays.

Two units of the fire brigade attended the scene and a number of surrounding premises were evacuated.

The woman was taken to Wexford General Hospital with minor burns.

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The area has been sealed off for health and safety reasons.

The Health and Safety Authority has been notified and investigations are ongoing.

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