Northern Ireland

Templepatrick Road in Ballyclare closed after ‘gas explosion’

The Templepatrick Road in Ballyclare is currently closed to traffic

Workers examine the scene of a gas explosion
Workers examine the scene PICTURE: MAL MCCANN
By Conor Coyle

A Co Antrim road has been closed on Wednesday morning as emergency services deal with a gas explosion in the area.

The Templepatrick Road in Ballyclare is currently closed to traffic while police and other emergency services, including the Air Ambulance, attend the scene.

One person was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital for their injuries by Air Ambulance.

Cordons are in place and the public are advised to avoid the area until further notice.

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 10:32 on Wednesday, 3rd July following reports of an incident on Hansons Hall Lane Area, Ballyclare.

“NIAS despatched one Emergency crew, one Ambulance Officer and the Charity Air Ambulance with HEMS on board were also tasked to the incident.

“One patient was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital by Ambulance.”