Police say Ireland petrol station explosion was 'freak accident' as girl among 10 killed in tragedy
A five-year-old girl, four men, three women and two teenagers are believed to have been killed in the horror blast in Creeslough, Co Donegal on Friday afternoon.
Photos from the scene showed a two-storey apartment block above the petrol station's store with walls blown out and a partially collapsed roof, and debris scattered across the forecourt where several cars were parked. At one stage, rescue crews asked onlookers to remain silent as they switched off machinery and listened out for anyone still trapped in the wreckage. Police believe the cause of the explosion was accidental, and said it is the largest number of civilian casualties seen in decades in the region.
"The 10 casualties are four men, three women, two teenagers - a boy and girl, and a younger girl. The thoughts of all the emergency service personnel who have attended the scene over the last 24 hours, the local community in Creeslough and the nation are today with the deceased and their families."
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