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11/07/2006
Gas explosion wrecks Tyrone surgery
A health centre in County Tyrone, has been partially destroyed during an explosion earlier today.
It has been reported that the explosion happened at a doctor's surgery on the Crossowen Road in Clogher, at around 7am this morning.
At this stage it is understood that the blast was caused by a gas cylinder, which was situated in a kitchen at the back of the premises.
No one was injured during the incident, however the rear of the building was demolished in the blast, and severe damage was caused to the rest of the premises.
The Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene, and the surrounding area has been sealed off.
(EF/SP)
It has been reported that the explosion happened at a doctor's surgery on the Crossowen Road in Clogher, at around 7am this morning.
At this stage it is understood that the blast was caused by a gas cylinder, which was situated in a kitchen at the back of the premises.
No one was injured during the incident, however the rear of the building was demolished in the blast, and severe damage was caused to the rest of the premises.
The Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene, and the surrounding area has been sealed off.
(EF/SP)
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