NIHE: Man in serious condition in hospital after east Belfast gas explosion
Firefighters, ambulance staff, the air ambulance and police were involved in the operation on Wednesday.The patients were treated at the scene before being taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said they deployed two fire appliances from Knock Fire Station and a hazmat (hazardous materials) pump from Whitla Fire Station.Firefighters isolated the gas supply and made the scene safe.NIFRS added that the cause of the explosion was "believed to be accidental".
