One person in hospital after Ballyclare 'gas explosion'

One person has been taken to hospital after reports of a 'gas explosion' in Co Antrim.

Emergency services attended the scene at around 10.30am on Wednesday in the Hansons Hall Lane area of Ballyclare. The air ambulance also attended the scene.

One person was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital by ambulance, although their injuries are not thought to be life threatening at this stage.

In a statement, a police spokesperson said: "The Templepatrick Road in Ballyclare has been closed to traffic due to a gas explosion in the area.

"Cordons are in place and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time while emergency services attend."

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