ALERT: Two hospitalised following explosion at busy restaurant in the West of Ireland
Emergency services attend suspected gas explosion in an Indian restaurant in Mayo
Two people were taken to Mayo University Hospital (MUH) following an explosion which occurred at a restaurant in Mayo in Castlebar.
The suspected gas explosion occurred at the Tulsi Indian restaurant on Lower Charles Street in Castlebar at around 8:30 the evening of Sunday January 26.
Two people, who are believed to be employees at the restaurant, were taken to MUH following injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Neighbouring residents reported hearing a loud blast from the explosion which damaged the roof of the affected building, according to Midwest radio.