Gas explosion

2022 - 12 - 13

Man seriously injured in suspected gas explosion (RTE.ie)

Two men are being treated in hospital following a suspected gas explosion at a house in Co Wexford.

One man in his 40s was brought to Wexford General Hospital with serious burn injuries, while a man in his 90s, understood to be his father, is also being treated in hospital for shock and minor physical injuries. Local diversions were put in place for a number of hours while the incident was being dealt with, but the roads affected have reopened. It is understood that the younger man was attempting to light a stove when an explosion took place, causing a fire which has significantly damaged the house.

Wexford man (91) has lucky escape after gas explosion destroys his ... (Wexford People)

An explosion caused by a gas leak has destroyed the home of a Wexford pensioner. 91-year-old John Kearns was in his home in Clone, Ferns, Co Wexford with ...

The fridge, microwave, the televisions, the shower, everything is ruined. My nephew is in with him too and said he is in right form.” "My sisters Bernie, Ann and I come out to the house often to help Daddy and to bring him out to get his shopping. The whole house is gone. Daddy’s house is gone,” said Mary. John is understood to be in a stable condition and is being kept overnight for observation, while Andrew received severe burns to his arms and has been transferred to the burns unit at St Vincent’s Hospital.

Father and son in hospital with serious burn injuries after gas ... (The Irish Sun)

A FATHER and son have been rushed to hospital with serious burn injuries after a gas explosion in Wexford earlier today.The incident happened at aroun.

[Matthew ](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/gaa-football/9856947/tyrone-gaa-club-tribute-matthew-mccallan-passing/)had been to a country music gig on Saturday December 3 at the Ecclesville Centre in Fintona, [Co Tyrone](https://www.thesun.ie/where/tyrone/). [Police](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/psni/) say they are still trying to figure out the [circumstances around his death.](https://www.thesun.ie/news/9854193/matthew-mccallan-found-dead-tyrone/) [ruled out murder](https://www.thesun.ie/news/9895459/cops-rule-out-murder-after-missing-teen-found-dead/) in the case of a missing teen, the PSNI said. Speaking to the Irish Sun, he said: "I know the family well they're very popular in the local Ferns and Gorey area. [Gardai](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/an-garda-siochana/) and [emergency services](https://www.google.com/search?q=emergency+services+irish+sun+&rlz=1C1GCEB_enIE1034IE1034&ei=9IyYY4b2OJmlgQb7vLVQ&ved=0ahUKEwiGwNHm5_b7AhWZUsAKHXteDQoQ4dUDCA8&uact=5&oq=emergency+services+irish+sun+&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKABOg0IABBHENYEEMkDELADOgoIABBHENYEELADOgcIABCwAxBDOg0IABDkAhDWBBCwAxgBOg8ILhDUAhDIAxCwAxBDGAI6BQgAEIAEOggIABCABBDJAzoLCC4QrwEQxwEQgAQ6CwguEIAEEMcBEK8BOgYIABAWEB46CAgAEBYQHhAPOgIIJjoFCAAQhgM6CAghEBYQHhAdOgcIIRCgARAKSgQIQRgASgQIRhgBUMIBWNkIYJ4KaAFwAXgAgAF_iAGvCJIBAzcuNJgBAKABAcgBEcABAdoBBggBEAEYCdoBBggCEAEYCA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp) attended the scene but have now reopened for use. A FATHER and son have been rushed to hospital with serious burn injuries after a gas explosion in Wexford earlier today.

Father and son rushed to hospital after Wexford house fire 'caused ... (Sunday World)

Two men, one aged in his 90s, were rushed to hospital after a house fire in Co Wexford that was reportedly caused by a gas explosion.

The whole house is gone. Daddy’s house is gone. Daddy’s house is gone,” said Mary.

91-year old Wexford man who escaped gas explosion in stable ... (Wexford People)

An explosion caused by a gas leak has destroyed the home of a Wexford pensioner. 91-year-old John Kearns was in his home in Clone, Ferns, Co Wexford with ...

Chef injured in gas explosion awarded €93000 (The Irish Times)

Agnieszka Zaganczyk suffered burns as a result of the incident at a supermarket in Wexford.

She had been an outgoing cheerful person but the accident had a tremendous impact on her and she took to alcohol in a significant way, he said. She was engulfed in flames, ran from the kitchen screaming and her co-workers came to her aid, it was claimed. She also suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the accident.