Ten dead after Donegal explosion including two teenagers and a young girl

Three children are among the victims

The blast in the village of Creeslough, Co Donegal, tore through the Applegreen service station and convenience store and adjacent buildings. The cause of the explosion is not yet known, but a gas leak is thought to be the most likely cause, Independent.ie reported. https://twitter.com/ZaraKing/status/1578743625810182145 The Irish premier Micheal Martin said Friday was the “darkest of days” for Donegal and Ireland. “My thoughts and prayers are today with those who have lost their lives, and those injured in the devastating explosion in Creeslough,” said the Taoiseach. “I wish to express my deepest sympathies to their family, and friends, and to the entire community of Creeslough, on this darkest of days for Donegal and the entire country. “People across this island will be numbed by the same sense of shock and utter devastation as the people of Creeslough at this tragic loss of life. “I would like to thank all the members of the emergency services, from across the north-west and Northern Ireland, who responded so quickly to the scene, and who are working throughout the night in extremely traumatic circumstances.” Related links:

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