Three dead and fears more are trapped after explosion at petrol station

BREAKING: Three people have died in a massive explosion at a petrol station in Ireland. A major search and rescue operation is ongoing after an explosion destroyed a forecourt, shop and homes earlier today.

Three people have died in a massive explosion at a petrol station in Ireland and the death toll may climb further.after an explosion destroyed a forecourt, shop and homes earlier todayPolice have confirmed three people lost their lives in the blast but said the operation is ongoing, fuelling fears more people may still be beneath the rubble.

The force of the explosion stripped away the exterior wall, leaving homes exposed, and a number of cars have also been damaged. He said: ‘It ripped right through this building, and this was a very busy location at that point in time.‘This is a very, very, very busy locality here at this shop, this petrol station, this deli, the post office at this time.

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