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A man has been taken to hospital following a suspected gas explosion in Londonderry. | |
It happened at a house in the Bonds Street area at about 22:35 BST on Monday. | |
Emergency services are at the scene, and a number of homes have been evacuated. | |
The man was transferred from Altnagelvin Hospital to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast to be treated for burns injuries. | |
He is said to be in a stable condition. | |
A police spokesman said the PSNI and the fire service were working to ensure the surrounding area was safe, and the area was expected to remain cordoned off overnight. |