An explosion has destroyed a service station in Donegal and it is understood some people have still not been accounted for.
The explosion happened at the Applegreen Service Station on the outskirts of the village of Creeslough just after 3pm. Roads into the village have been cordoned off.
Emergency services including fire brigades and ambulances are at the scene. It is understood a number of people have been seriously injured while it's feared some may trapped under the debris.
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The explosion has resulted in a major collapse at the premises. A number of cars have been damaged as a result of falling debris.
The main part of the building which also contains apartments have been severely damaged.
The National Ambulance Service have asked people to avoid the area. They tweeted: "A number of ambulances are attending the scene of a serious incident at a service station in Creeslough, Co Donegal. Please avoid this area at the moment if possible."
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are currently assisting other Emergency Services at the scene of a serious incident at Creeslough, County Donegal. An Garda Siochana are asking any road users intending to travel to Creeslough to consider alternative routes."
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