The family of a woman injured in a suspected gas explosion in Derry, have paid tributes to the emergency services who attended the incident.
Nell Smith was taken to hospital on Saturday after the incident in the Kylemore area. Police, the NI Fire and Rescue Service and NI Ambulance Service were tasked to the scene shortly before 12pm.
In a statement issued by the family, through SDLP MLA for Foyle Mark H Durkan, they said Nell is stable in the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast.
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"The Family of Nell Smith would first of like to say Nell is stable in hospital. Family would like to express and appreciation of the help after the explosion, the neighbours' bravery in gaining access to get Nell out of the house, the neighbours who took Nell into their home and looked after her until the ambulance arrived, the neighbour who is a nurse and administrated first aid, sorry don’t know any names yet but we will be thanking you personally.
"Nell recently moved in just a month ago and right away all the neighbours where kind and helpful from day one. We would also like to thank especially the fire service, ambulance service, police and forensic teams for their kindness and professionalism.
"Yesterday was a horrific day for all involved but the true spirit of Derry came out with the people of Kylemore and the response teams."
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