04/10/2007

Explosion In Dublin Factory

Two people have reportedly been injured in an explosion at a confectionery factory in north Dublin.

The explosion happened at the Dunhills Confectionery plant on McKee Avenue in Finglas around 7am on Thursday morning.

According to reports, two men, believed to be maintenance fitters who were working on a gas boiler when the explosion occurred, were taken to hospital. Both are reported to be in a serious condition.

The cause of the explosion is not known, but a spokesperson for the Dublin Fire Brigade said that it might have been caused by the gas boiler which was being worked on.

The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation.

(KMcA)

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