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09/07/2007
Explosion injures firefighter
An explosion at a derelict house in Newry has injured a firefighter.
The firecrew had arrived at the scene of a blaze in Sinclair Street when the explosion occurred.
Seven firefighters were taken to hospital suffering from shock. One of the crew who had a suspected concussion was kept in for observation but was later released.
The cause of the explosion is not yet been identified. The scene is being examined.
(SP)
The firecrew had arrived at the scene of a blaze in Sinclair Street when the explosion occurred.
Seven firefighters were taken to hospital suffering from shock. One of the crew who had a suspected concussion was kept in for observation but was later released.
The cause of the explosion is not yet been identified. The scene is being examined.
(SP)
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